Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Alabama
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Alabama
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Alabama earn a median salary of $31,100 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -16.7% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 640 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Alabama, with salaries ranging from $28,890 to $36,610 depending on location.
$31,100
Avg median salary in Alabama
$36,610
Highest paying metro
$28,890
Lowest paying metro
640
Employed in Alabama
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Alabama
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn, AL | $36,610 | $30,020 | $37,510 | 90 |
| Huntsville, AL | $30,440 | $29,010 | $36,380 | 150 |
| Birmingham, AL | $29,840 | $28,840 | $36,030 | 310 |
| Florence, AL | $29,720 | $26,960 | $35,600 | 40 |
| Southeast Alabama | $28,890 | $24,220 | $31,220 | 50 |