Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Vallejo, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Vallejo, CA

Median annual salary $45,360 +21.5% vs national
Median hourly $21.81
10th percentile $37,150
90th percentile $49,260
Employed locally 140
National median $37,320

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $37,150
    25th
    $38,370
    50th (median)
    $45,360
    75th
    $47,330
    90th
    $49,260

    Vallejo economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $99,994 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $47,040
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $46,950
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $46,620
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $46,280
    Salinas, CA $45,740
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $45,560

    Related occupations in Vallejo, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Home Health and Personal Care Aides$33,530
    Medical Assistants$75,180
    Nursing Assistants$47,590
    Dental Assistants$60,220
    Medical Equipment Preparers$82,070
    Healthcare Support Workers, All Other$52,800

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Vallejo, CA is $21.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $24.04 or more per hour.

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

    The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Vallejo, CA is 21.5% 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 Vallejo?

    Entry-level Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (10th percentile) earn around $37,150 per year in Vallejo, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $38,370.