How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Arizona?
$38,250a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Arizona. That is $18.39 an hour or $3,188 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.39
- Vs. national median
- +0%
- Rank among states
- 17 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,530Median: $38,250Highest 10%: $47,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 25th | $37,010 | $17.79 | |
| Median | $38,250 | $18.39 | |
| 75th | $45,900 | $22.07 | |
| 90th | $47,460 | $22.82 |
Cities in Arizona
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Phoenix, AZ | $38,710 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $36,860 |
| Tucson, AZ | $36,430 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $36,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 14. Colorado | $38,900 |
| 15. Delaware | $38,610 |
| 16. Montana | $38,340 |
| 17. Arizona | $38,250 |
| 18. Michigan | $37,960 |
| 19. Wyoming | $37,880 |
| 20. Florida | $37,830 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Arizona?
The median hourly pay in Arizona is $18.39 ($38,250 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Arizona than the national average?
Yes: $38,250 against $38,150 nationally, 0% more.
Where does Arizona rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Arizona ranks 17 of 51 states.
Which city in Arizona pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ, with a median of $38,710 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.