Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in California
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16,080Jobs in California
$47,250Mean annual wage
3rd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $37,800 | $18.17 |
| 25th percentile | $39,760 | $19.12 |
| Median (50th) | $46,260 | $22.24 |
| 75th percentile | $49,290 | $23.70 |
| 90th percentile | $57,940 | $27.86 |
| Mean | $47,250 | $22.72 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($55,760), Massachusetts ($48,390), California ($47,250); the lowest are West Virginia ($32,260), Mississippi ($32,570), Louisiana ($32,670). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with California (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 16,080 | $47,250 | $46,260 |
| Arizona | 3,340 | $40,630 | $38,250 |
| Nevada | 1,380 | $39,200 | $36,920 |
| Oregon | 3,170 | $43,630 | $44,370 |