Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Connecticut
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Connecticut
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Connecticut earn a median salary of $42,578 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, +14.1% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 1,280 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Connecticut, with salaries ranging from $37,330 to $57,320 depending on location.
$42,578
Avg median salary in Connecticut
$57,320
Highest paying metro
$37,330
Lowest paying metro
1,280
Employed in Connecticut
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Connecticut
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Haven, CT | $57,320 | $38,360 | $71,200 | 330 |
| Connecticut | $45,030 | $37,440 | $46,620 | 90 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $39,270 | $36,590 | $46,100 | 320 |
| Hartford, CT | $38,550 | $35,040 | $45,380 | 390 |
| Waterbury, CT | $37,970 | $35,730 | $46,990 | 100 |
| Norwich, CT | $37,330 | $33,490 | $45,150 | 50 |