Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Mississippi
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 5 metro areas • Mississippi
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Mississippi earn a median salary of $29,002 per year on average across 5 metro and nonmetro areas, -22.3% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 260 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Mississippi, with salaries ranging from $27,820 to $30,030 depending on location.
$29,002
Avg median salary in Mississippi
$30,030
Highest paying metro
$27,820
Lowest paying metro
260
Employed in Mississippi
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Mississippi
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg, MS | $30,030 | $28,960 | $30,410 | 40 |
| Upper East Mississippi | $29,320 | $25,420 | $31,170 | 100 |
| Jackson, MS | $29,190 | $28,740 | $33,840 | — |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,650 | $28,030 | $33,810 | 60 |
| Lower East Mississippi | $27,820 | $27,040 | $28,740 | 60 |