Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Kansas
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Kansas
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Kansas earn a median salary of $30,692 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -17.8% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 3,350 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Kansas, with salaries ranging from $28,110 to $36,530 depending on location.
$30,692
Avg median salary in Kansas
$36,530
Highest paying metro
$28,110
Lowest paying metro
3,350
Employed in Kansas
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inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Kansas
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence, KS | $36,530 | $30,400 | $38,550 | 50 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $35,430 | $30,680 | $41,740 | 820 |
| Manhattan, KS | $32,670 | $28,230 | $37,120 | 140 |
| Arkansas | $30,550 | $28,600 | $35,000 | 1,200 |
| West Arkansas | $29,190 | $28,510 | $32,820 | 100 |
| North Arkansas | $28,900 | $27,780 | $33,480 | 130 |
| South Arkansas | $28,770 | $27,000 | $33,280 | 90 |
| Topeka, KS | $28,540 | $27,770 | $36,670 | 110 |
| Kansas | $28,230 | $26,630 | $34,800 | 420 |
| Wichita, KS | $28,110 | $27,560 | $35,710 | 290 |