Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Missouri
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Missouri earn a median of $36,660 a year, −4% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $36,660
- vs. U.S. median
- −4% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 34 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,010
Pay range in Missouri
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,280; the top 10% earn over $45,940. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Missouri
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$46,040 median in Missouri (broader BLS group)
- Veterinarians$114,660 median in Missouri
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Missouri
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Missouri?
The median is $36,660 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,280 and the top 10% earn over $45,940. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Missouri a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 34 of 51 (−4% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.