Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in South Carolina
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • South Carolina
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in South Carolina earn a median salary of $34,963 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -6.3% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 1,500 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across South Carolina, with salaries ranging from $28,690 to $41,960 depending on location.
$34,963
Avg median salary in South Carolina
$41,960
Highest paying metro
$28,690
Lowest paying metro
1,500
Employed in South Carolina
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inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in South Carolina
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hilton Head Island, SC | $41,960 | $34,480 | $46,230 | 110 |
| Greenville, SC | $37,090 | $30,460 | $47,970 | 440 |
| Charleston, SC | $36,720 | $30,960 | $38,580 | 380 |
| Columbia, SC | $35,970 | $29,520 | $37,550 | 240 |
| Myrtle Beach, SC | $35,190 | $29,210 | $39,210 | 130 |
| Spartanburg, SC | $34,380 | $30,400 | $37,470 | 100 |
| Florence, SC | $29,700 | $28,390 | $29,700 | 40 |
| Northwestern South Carolina | $28,690 | $27,730 | $35,460 | 60 |