Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Maine
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Maine
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Maine earn a median salary of $44,566 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, +19.4% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 780 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Maine, with salaries ranging from $38,000 to $58,120 depending on location.
$44,566
Avg median salary in Maine
$58,120
Highest paying metro
$38,000
Lowest paying metro
780
Employed in Maine
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Maine
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Maine | $58,120 | $43,820 | $58,120 | 330 |
| Portland, ME | $44,390 | $38,690 | $49,410 | 230 |
| Bangor, ME | $43,660 | $36,850 | $51,020 | 50 |
| Southwest Maine | $38,660 | $38,140 | $46,910 | 130 |
| Lewiston, ME | $38,000 | $37,330 | $43,490 | 40 |