Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $38,440 +3% vs national
Median hourly $18.48
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $49,500
Employed locally 1,640
National median $37,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $37,550
    50th (median)
    $38,440
    75th
    $44,600
    90th
    $49,500

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 45% Median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary is 55% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Northeast Maine nonmetropolitan area $58,120
    New Haven, CT $57,320
    Rhode Island $48,050
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $48,010
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $47,460
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,040

    Nearby metros — Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $36,630
    Tucson, AZ $35,820
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,770
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $35,310

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$36,480
    Medical Assistants$46,090
    Nursing Assistants$42,690
    Dental Assistants$49,530
    Phlebotomists$42,830
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$46,110

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Phoenix, AZ is $18.48, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $22.89 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries?

    The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Phoenix, AZ is 3% above the national median of $37,320. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Phoenix?

    Entry-level Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $37,550.