Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Massachusetts
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Massachusetts earn an average of $48,390 a year. That is $8,050 (20%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH at $48,750.
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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 4.
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Massachusetts vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Massachusetts | $48,390 | $23.27 |
| Connecticut | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| Rhode Island | $44,700 | $21.49 |
| New York | $43,880 | $21.09 |
| New Hampshire | $37,800 | $18.17 |
| Vermont | $37,630 | $18.09 |
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Average pay, Massachusetts, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Massachusetts?
The average is $48,390 a year, and the median is $46,670. That is $8,050 (20%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Massachusetts?
$23.27 an hour on average; the median is $22.44.
Where in Massachusetts do they earn the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH ($48,750), followed by Worcester, MA ($44,970). The lowest average among 4 metro areas with data is Providence-Warwick, RI-MA ($43,170).
How does Massachusetts rank?
Massachusetts ranks #2 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.