Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Washington

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 12 metro areas • Washington

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Washington earn a median salary of $40,400 per year on average across 12 metro and nonmetro areas, +8.3% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 6,780 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Washington, with salaries ranging from $37,130 to $45,480 depending on location.

$40,400 Avg median salary in Washington
$45,480 Highest paying metro
$37,130 Lowest paying metro
6,780 Employed in Washington

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      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Washington

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Seattle, WA $45,480 $41,990 $47,020 2,540
      Mount Vernon, WA $44,600 $39,030 $45,420 130
      Washington, DC-VA-MD-WV $43,430 $37,490 $46,060 2,490
      Wenatchee, WA $42,890 $37,800 $42,890 70
      Olympia, WA $39,760 $38,880 $44,270 190
      Bremerton, WA $39,550 $39,110 $44,650 200
      Yakima, WA $38,740 $36,980 $43,410 180
      Kennewick, WA $38,710 $38,320 $43,760 110
      Bellingham, WA $38,650 $37,900 $44,090 140
      Spokane, WA $38,030 $37,180 $42,250 340
      Western Washington $37,830 $37,400 $43,040 220
      Eastern Washington $37,130 $37,010 $38,820 170

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