Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $36,200 -3% vs national
Median hourly $17.40
10th percentile $29,340
90th percentile $45,760
Employed locally 240
National median $37,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,340
    25th
    $30,370
    50th (median)
    $36,200
    75th
    $37,440
    90th
    $45,760

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 53% Median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary is 47% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $58,120
    New Haven, CT $57,320
    Rhode Island $48,050
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $47,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,040

    Nearby metros — Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $58,120
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,470
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $45,240
    Connecticut nonmetropolitan area $45,030
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $41,160
    Southwest Maine nonmetropolitan area $38,660

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $28,230
    Medical Assistants $41,420
    Nursing Assistants $37,170
    Dental Assistants $40,010
    Phlebotomists $38,480
    Physical Therapist Assistants $58,610

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Albuquerque, NM is $17.40, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $23.54 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Albuquerque, NM is 3% below the national median of $37,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $29,340 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $30,370.