Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in New York
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in New York earn an average of $43,880 a year. That is $3,540 (9%) 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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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Average pay by state
New York vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| New York | $43,880 | $21.09 |
| Massachusetts | $48,390 | $23.27 |
| Connecticut | $46,150 | $22.19 |
| New Jersey | $46,060 | $22.14 |
| Pennsylvania | $38,720 | $18.61 |
| Vermont | $37,630 | $18.09 |
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Average pay, New York, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in New York?
The average is $43,880 a year, and the median is $44,750. That is $3,540 (9%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in New York?
$21.09 an hour on average; the median is $21.52.
Where in New York do they earn the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ ($46,890), followed by Ithaca, NY ($42,720). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Utica-Rome, NY ($37,960).
How does New York rank?
New York ranks #10 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.