Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in New Jersey
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in New Jersey earn an average of $46,060 a year. That is $5,720 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ at $46,890.
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New Jersey vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| New Jersey | $46,060 | $22.14 |
| New York | $43,880 | $21.09 |
| Delaware | $43,270 | $20.80 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,720 | $18.61 |
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Average pay, New Jersey, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in New Jersey?
The average is $46,060 a year, and the median is $46,160. That is $5,720 (14%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in New Jersey?
$22.14 an hour on average; the median is $22.19.
Where in New Jersey do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($46,890), followed by Trenton-Princeton, NJ ($44,210). The lowest average among 6 metro areas with data is Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($38,590).
How does New Jersey rank?
New Jersey ranks #6 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.