Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New Mexico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 4 metro areas • New Mexico
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in New Mexico earn a median salary of $35,568 per year on average across 4 metro and nonmetro areas, -4.7% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 420 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across New Mexico, with salaries ranging from $34,930 to $36,200 depending on location.
$35,568
Avg median salary in New Mexico
$36,200
Highest paying metro
$34,930
Lowest paying metro
420
Employed in New Mexico
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in New Mexico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque, NM | $36,200 | $30,370 | $37,440 | 240 |
| Santa Fe, NM | $35,910 | $35,500 | $38,460 | 40 |
| Eastern New Mexico | $35,230 | $30,020 | $36,360 | 90 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $34,930 | $29,090 | $36,370 | 50 |