Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Pennsylvania
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Pennsylvania earn a median of $37,140 a year, −3% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $37,140
- vs. U.S. median
- −3% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,760
Pay range in Pennsylvania
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,010; the top 10% earn over $47,200. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Pennsylvania
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$46,720 median in Pennsylvania (broader BLS group)
- Veterinarians$133,520 median in Pennsylvania
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Pennsylvania
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Pennsylvania?
The median is $37,140 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $30,010 and the top 10% earn over $47,200. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Pennsylvania a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 28 of 51 (−3% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.