Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $35,820 -4% vs national
Median hourly $17.22
10th percentile $30,250
90th percentile $44,060
Employed locally 310
National median $37,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,250
    25th
    $31,720
    50th (median)
    $35,820
    75th
    $37,100
    90th
    $44,060

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary vs area income 53% Median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary is 47% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $38,440
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $36,630
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $35,770
    Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ $35,310

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    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides $34,400
    Medical Assistants $42,900
    Nursing Assistants $39,310
    Dental Assistants $46,670
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other $46,530
    Massage Therapists $58,330

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Tucson, AZ is $17.22, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $21.54 or more per hour.

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

    The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Tucson, AZ is 4% below 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $30,250 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $31,720.