Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Missouri
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Missouri
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Missouri earn a median salary of $33,276 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -10.8% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 2,550 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Missouri, with salaries ranging from $30,240 to $35,920 depending on location.
$33,276
Avg median salary in Missouri
$35,920
Highest paying metro
$30,240
Lowest paying metro
2,550
Employed in Missouri
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Missouri
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson City, MO | $35,920 | $30,620 | $38,850 | 50 |
| Kansas City, MO-KS | $35,430 | $30,680 | $41,740 | 820 |
| St. Louis, MO-IL | $35,430 | $34,660 | $40,670 | 1,020 |
| Columbia, MO | $35,190 | $30,500 | $36,260 | 130 |
| Joplin, MO-KS | $35,090 | $29,700 | $35,670 | 40 |
| Springfield, MO | $33,400 | $30,550 | $35,420 | 150 |
| Central Missouri | $30,780 | $29,700 | $36,380 | 100 |
| Southeast Missouri | $30,780 | $29,290 | $35,420 | 110 |
| Cape Girardeau, MO-IL | $30,500 | $30,010 | $35,320 | 40 |
| Southwest Missouri | $30,240 | $29,490 | $35,150 | 90 |