Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Texas

$15,587 $50,585
10th pct Median: $29,410 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$15,587
25th Percentile$21,175
50th (Median)$29,410
75th Percentile$40,586
90th (Top Earners)$50,585
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Texas median salary of $29,410 for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers has the purchasing power of approximately $31,188 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Texas's lower cost of living (COL index: 94.3) means your salary goes further than in higher-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers make in Texas?
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Texas earn a median annual salary of $29,410 per year ($14.14/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $30,320.
Is Texas a good state for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers?
Texas pays slightly below the national average for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers. Cost of living in Texas is lower average (COL index: 94.3).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Texas?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 94.3 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $29,410 salary in Texas has the purchasing power of approximately $31,188 in Missouri. Lower living costs in Texas increase real purchasing power.
How does Texas compare to neighboring states for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Texas

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $322,234
2 Radiologists $300,622
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $297,033
4 Neurologists $286,732
5 Surgeons, All Other $285,684
6 Psychiatrists $242,304
7 Physicians, Pathologists $236,602
8 General Internal Medicine Physicians $236,040
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Texas

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Associate's degree

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