Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New York
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in New York earn a median of $44,750 a year, +17% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $44,750
- vs. U.S. median
- +17% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,790
Pay range in New York
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,450; the top 10% earn over $53,460. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near New York
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$60,320 median in New York (broader BLS group)
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in New York
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in New York?
The median is $44,750 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $36,450 and the top 10% earn over $53,460. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is New York a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 9 of 51 (+17% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.