Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Virginia
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 16 metro areas • Virginia
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Virginia earn a median salary of $33,918 per year on average across 16 metro and nonmetro areas, -9.1% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 3,970 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Virginia, with salaries ranging from $28,770 to $36,500 depending on location.
$33,918
Avg median salary in Virginia
$36,500
Highest paying metro
$28,770
Lowest paying metro
3,970
Employed in Virginia
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inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Virginia
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond, VA | $36,500 | $34,860 | $37,080 | 830 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $35,930 | $31,820 | $40,010 | 270 |
| Winchester, VA-WV | $35,210 | $31,220 | $35,990 | 60 |
| Virginia Beach, VA-NC | $34,960 | $30,830 | $36,000 | 880 |
| Northeast Virginia | $34,900 | $30,360 | $36,330 | 70 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $34,850 | $31,430 | $36,470 | 60 |
| Southside Virginia | $34,840 | $30,980 | $35,950 | 120 |
| Southwest Virginia | $34,650 | $30,380 | $36,460 | 100 |
| Staunton, VA | $34,330 | $30,910 | $36,460 | 100 |
| Northwest Virginia | $34,260 | $30,400 | $36,240 | 120 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $34,220 | $30,590 | $35,880 | 120 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $34,120 | $30,700 | $38,420 | 150 |
| Roanoke, VA | $33,260 | $29,750 | $35,670 | 220 |
| West Virginia | $32,630 | $28,120 | $35,450 | 660 |
| Southern West Virginia | $29,250 | $26,230 | $34,470 | 80 |
| Northern West Virginia | $28,770 | $26,500 | $34,410 | 130 |