Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Las Cruces, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Cruces, NM

Median annual salary $34,930 -6.4% vs national
Median hourly $16.79
10th percentile $28,920
90th percentile $42,880
Employed locally 50
National median $37,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $28,920
    25th
    $29,090
    50th (median)
    $34,930
    75th
    $36,370
    90th
    $42,880

    Las Cruces economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $55,663 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 63% Median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary is 37% 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 Las Cruces, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$25,720
    Medical Assistants$36,480
    Nursing Assistants$34,460
    Dental Assistants$36,900
    Physical Therapist Assistants$58,690
    Physical Therapist Aides$29,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Las Cruces, NM is $16.79, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.00 or more per hour.

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

    The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Las Cruces, NM is 6.4% 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 Las Cruces?

    Entry-level Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $28,920 per year in Las Cruces, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,090.