Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $28,590 -23.4% vs national
Median hourly $13.74
10th percentile $19,670
90th percentile $36,200
Employed locally 100
National median $37,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $19,670
    25th
    $23,440
    50th (median)
    $28,590
    75th
    $31,460
    90th
    $36,200

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 43% Median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary is 57% 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
    Midland, TX $35,900
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $34,300
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $34,140
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $33,750
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $31,720
    Longview, TX $30,320

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$23,760
    Nursing Assistants$33,990
    Medical Assistants$38,790
    Dental Assistants$38,160
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$50,110
    Physical Therapist Assistants$73,600

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Killeen, TX is $13.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.21 or more per hour.

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

    The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Killeen, TX is 23.4% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $19,670 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $23,440.