How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Arkansas?
$34,570a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Arkansas. That is $16.62 an hour or $2,881 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.62
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 47 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,860Median: $34,570Highest 10%: $42,180
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,860 | $13.39 | |
| 25th | $29,500 | $14.18 | |
| Median | $34,570 | $16.62 | |
| 75th | $36,830 | $17.71 | |
| 90th | $42,180 | $20.28 |
Cities in Arkansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $36,990 |
| Fayetteville, AR | $35,320 |
| Little Rock, AR | $35,060 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $32,590 |
| Jonesboro, AR | $30,620 |
| Hot Springs, AR | $30,540 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 44. Oklahoma | $34,850 |
| 45. Texas | $34,850 |
| 46. South Dakota | $34,700 |
| 47. Arkansas | $34,570 |
| 48. Kentucky | $34,140 |
| 49. West Virginia | $32,350 |
| 50. Louisiana | $30,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Arkansas?
The median hourly pay in Arkansas is $16.62 ($34,570 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Arkansas than the national average?
No: $34,570 against $38,150 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Arkansas rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Arkansas ranks 47 of 51 states.
Which city in Arkansas pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $36,990 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.