Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Puerto Rico
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 3 metro areas • Puerto Rico
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Puerto Rico earn a median salary of $21,060 per year on average across 3 metro and nonmetro areas, -43.6% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 510 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Puerto Rico, with salaries ranging from $19,910 to $21,840 depending on location.
$21,060
Avg median salary in Puerto Rico
$21,840
Highest paying metro
$19,910
Lowest paying metro
510
Employed in Puerto Rico
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Puerto Rico
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan, PR | $21,840 | $20,780 | $23,080 | 430 |
| Aguadilla, PR | $21,430 | $19,760 | $23,710 | 40 |
| Mayaguez, PR | $19,910 | $19,760 | $21,270 | 40 |