Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Texas
SOC 31-9096 ยท Healthcare Support
8,440Jobs in Texas
$35,730Mean annual wage
43rd of 51Rank by mean annual wage among states with a published figure
| Measure | Annual wage | Hourly wage |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $24,070 | $11.57 |
| 25th percentile | $29,340 | $14.10 |
| Median (50th) | $34,850 | $16.75 |
| 75th percentile | $43,270 | $20.81 |
| 90th percentile | $46,890 | $22.55 |
| Mean | $35,730 | $17.18 |
Across 51 states with a published mean, the highest are District of Columbia (not a state) ($55,760), Massachusetts ($48,390), California ($47,250); the lowest are West Virginia ($32,260), Mississippi ($32,570), Louisiana ($32,670). Compare this occupation across states.
Compared with neighboring states
States that share a land border with Texas (states that touch only at a corner are not counted).
| State | Jobs | Mean annual wage | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 8,440 | $35,730 | $34,850 |
| Arkansas | 1,460 | $33,520 | $34,570 |
| Louisiana | 1,230 | $32,670 | $30,480 |
| New Mexico | 520 | $37,990 | $37,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1,740 | $34,200 | $34,850 |