Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Washington
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Washington earn an average of $45,170 a year. That is $4,830 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA at $47,830.
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Washington vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Washington | $45,170 | $21.72 |
| Oregon | $43,630 | $20.98 |
| Idaho | $36,520 | $17.56 |
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Average pay, Washington, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Washington?
The average is $45,170 a year, and the median is $44,150. That is $4,830 (12%) more than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Washington?
$21.72 an hour on average; the median is $21.23.
Where in Washington do they earn the most?
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA ($47,830), followed by Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA ($47,090). The lowest average among 10 metro areas with data is Lewiston, ID-WA ($38,800).
How does Washington rank?
Washington ranks #8 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.