Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Maryland
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Maryland earn an average of $45,950 a year. That is $5,610 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $46,060.
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Maryland vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Maryland | $45,950 | $22.09 |
| District of Columbia | $55,760 | $26.81 |
| Delaware | $43,270 | $20.80 |
| Virginia | $39,630 | $19.05 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,720 | $18.61 |
| West Virginia | $32,260 | $15.51 |
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Average pay, Maryland, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Maryland?
The average is $45,950 a year, and the median is $44,770. That is $5,610 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Maryland?
$22.09 an hour on average; the median is $21.52.
Where in Maryland do they earn the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($46,060), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($45,060). The lowest average among 3 metro areas with data is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($42,530).
How does Maryland rank?
Maryland ranks #7 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.