How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Florida?
$37,830a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Florida. That is $18.19 an hour or $3,153 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.19
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 20 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,090Median: $37,830Highest 10%: $47,270
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,090 | $14.95 | |
| 25th | $36,160 | $17.38 | |
| Median | $37,830 | $18.19 | |
| 75th | $44,930 | $21.60 | |
| 90th | $47,270 | $22.73 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Naples, FL | $45,470 |
| Crestview, FL | $42,590 |
| Miami, FL | $38,340 |
| North Port, FL | $38,030 |
| Tampa, FL | $38,000 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $37,870 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $37,710 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $37,490 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $37,390 |
| Sebastian, FL | $37,260 |
| Orlando, FL | $37,220 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $37,170 |
| Deltona, FL | $36,680 |
| Gainesville, FL | $36,510 |
| Ocala, FL | $36,160 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $36,030 |
| Lakeland, FL | $35,950 |
| Panama City, FL | $35,940 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $35,750 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 17. Arizona | $38,250 |
| 18. Michigan | $37,960 |
| 19. Wyoming | $37,880 |
| 20. Florida | $37,830 |
| 21. Utah | $37,560 |
| 22. Idaho | $37,530 |
| 23. New Mexico | $37,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $18.19 ($37,830 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Florida than the national average?
No: $37,830 against $38,150 nationally, 1% less.
Where does Florida rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Florida ranks 20 of 51 states.
Which city in Florida pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL, with a median of $45,470 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.