How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Connecticut?
$44,250a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Connecticut. That is $21.27 an hour or $3,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.27
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,920Median: $44,250Highest 10%: $59,950
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,920 | $17.27 | |
| 25th | $36,720 | $17.65 | |
| Median | $44,250 | $21.27 | |
| 75th | $51,470 | $24.75 | |
| 90th | $59,950 | $28.82 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Bridgeport, CT | $38,870 |
| Hartford, CT | $38,620 |
| Waterbury, CT | $37,690 |
| Norwich, CT | $35,370 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 8. Maryland | $44,770 |
| 9. New York | $44,750 |
| 10. Oregon | $44,370 |
| 11. Connecticut | $44,250 |
| 12. Washington | $44,150 |
| 13. Hawaii | $44,070 |
| 14. Colorado | $38,900 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $21.27 ($44,250 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Connecticut than the national average?
Yes: $44,250 against $38,150 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Connecticut rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Connecticut ranks 11 of 51 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT, with a median of $38,870 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.