Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Texas
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Texas earn an average of $35,730 a year. That is $4,610 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX at $37,810.
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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Texas vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Texas | $35,730 | $17.18 |
| New Mexico | $37,990 | $18.27 |
| Oklahoma | $34,200 | $16.44 |
| Arkansas | $33,520 | $16.12 |
| Louisiana | $32,670 | $15.71 |
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Average pay, Texas, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Texas?
The average is $35,730 a year, and the median is $34,850. That is $4,610 (11%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Texas?
$17.18 an hour on average; the median is $16.75.
Where in Texas do they earn the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX ($37,810), followed by Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX ($37,030). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is College Station-Bryan, TX ($28,690).
How does Texas rank?
Texas ranks #43 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.