Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in New York
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • New York
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in New York earn a median salary of $38,181 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, +2.3% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 6,740 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across New York, with salaries ranging from $35,670 to $44,790 depending on location.
$38,181
Avg median salary in New York
$44,790
Highest paying metro
$35,670
Lowest paying metro
6,740
Employed in New York
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in New York
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York, NY-NJ | $44,790 | $40,020 | $47,080 | 4,290 |
| Albany, NY | $39,300 | $37,390 | $47,420 | 460 |
| Kingston, NY | $39,230 | $38,100 | $42,410 | 80 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $38,620 | $37,250 | $44,840 | 230 |
| Ithaca, NY | $38,480 | $37,010 | $43,560 | 90 |
| Southwest New York | $37,940 | $36,650 | $43,940 | 140 |
| Central East New York | $37,800 | $36,760 | $43,720 | 130 |
| Syracuse, NY | $37,720 | $36,140 | $43,830 | 220 |
| Capital/Northern New York | $37,560 | $37,320 | $44,170 | 200 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $37,350 | $36,870 | $41,650 | 30 |
| Buffalo, NY | $36,980 | $35,530 | $42,750 | 400 |
| Rochester, NY | $36,830 | $35,850 | $37,750 | 350 |
| Utica, NY | $36,260 | $35,630 | $37,650 | 70 |
| Binghamton, NY | $35,670 | $34,910 | $38,430 | 50 |