Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in District of Columbia
Get the information you need to know about working as a Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker.
- Projected employment for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in District of Columbia is growing faster than average.
Top District of Columbia Metros for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers.
| Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV | 2,270 | $27,540 |
Top States for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Employment
View the list below to see where most Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers work.
| State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| California | 12,410 | $30,740 |
| Texas | 5,440 | $25,020 |
| Florida | 4,970 | $25,650 |
| New York | 4,030 | $30,140 |
| Virginia | 3,850 | $26,350 |
| Washington | 3,650 | $30,260 |
| Michigan | 3,510 | $26,010 |
| North Carolina | 3,500 | $28,200 |
| Ohio | 2,900 | $25,120 |
| Arizona | 2,780 | $28,760 |
| Pennsylvania | 2,600 | $27,440 |
| Tennessee | 2,480 | $23,800 |
| Illinois | 2,470 | $26,180 |
| Missouri | 2,300 | $26,950 |
| Indiana | 2,110 | $28,270 |
| Kentucky | 1,960 | $24,810 |
| New Jersey | 1,820 | $25,570 |
| Oregon | 1,710 | $30,700 |
| Louisiana | 1,650 | $23,070 |
| Georgia | 1,560 | $24,540 |
Below are the states where Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers get paid the most:
| State | Annual Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $34,860 |
| Maine | $32,690 |
| Alaska | $32,020 |
| California | $30,740 |
| Oregon | $30,700 |
| Washington | $30,260 |
| New York | $30,140 |
| Connecticut | $29,790 |
| Colorado | $29,720 |
| Vermont | $29,600 |
Related Careers in District of Columbia
Discover similar careers:
| Occupation | District of Columbia Employment Total |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | 1,970 |
| Dental Assistants | 540 |
| Medical Equipment Preparers | 210 |
| Healthcare Support Workers | 180 |
| Pharmacy Aides | 80 |
| Medical Transcriptionists | 70 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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