Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Pennsylvania
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Pennsylvania earn an average of $38,720 a year. That is $1,620 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $42,530.
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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,720 | $18.61 |
| New Jersey | $46,060 | $22.14 |
| Maryland | $45,950 | $22.09 |
| New York | $43,880 | $21.09 |
| Delaware | $43,270 | $20.80 |
| Ohio | $37,200 | $17.89 |
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Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $38,720 a year, and the median is $37,140. That is $1,620 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$18.61 an hour on average; the median is $17.86.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($42,530), followed by State College, PA ($38,830). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Gettysburg, PA ($34,320).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #24 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.