Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Arkansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Arkansas
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Arkansas earn a median salary of $29,966 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -19.7% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 1,140 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Arkansas, with salaries ranging from $28,770 to $33,760 depending on location.
$29,966
Avg median salary in Arkansas
$33,760
Highest paying metro
$28,770
Lowest paying metro
1,140
Employed in Arkansas
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Arkansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fayetteville, AR | $33,760 | $30,400 | $35,270 | 320 |
| Fort Smith, AR-OK | $30,930 | $28,850 | $36,570 | 90 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $29,710 | $29,170 | $35,140 | 50 |
| Little Rock, AR | $29,640 | $28,450 | $35,050 | 300 |
| West Arkansas | $29,190 | $28,510 | $32,820 | 100 |
| North Arkansas | $28,900 | $27,780 | $33,480 | 130 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $28,830 | $27,410 | $34,380 | 60 |
| South Arkansas | $28,770 | $27,000 | $33,280 | 90 |