How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Kansas?
$35,680a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Kansas. That is $17.15 an hour or $2,973 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.15
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,720Median: $35,680Highest 10%: $47,930
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,720 | $13.81 | |
| 25th | $30,800 | $14.81 | |
| Median | $35,680 | $17.15 | |
| 75th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| 90th | $47,930 | $23.04 |
Cities in Kansas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lawrence, KS | $37,720 |
| Kansas City, MO | $37,600 |
| Topeka, KS | $36,020 |
| Wichita, KS | $34,650 |
| Joplin, MO | $33,800 |
| Manhattan, KS | $33,630 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 40. Georgia | $35,850 |
| 41. Alabama | $35,800 |
| 42. Iowa | $35,720 |
| 43. Kansas | $35,680 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $34,850 |
| 45. Texas | $34,850 |
| 46. South Dakota | $34,700 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Kansas?
The median hourly pay in Kansas is $17.15 ($35,680 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Kansas than the national average?
No: $35,680 against $38,150 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Kansas rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Kansas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Kansas pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Lawrence, KS, with a median of $37,720 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.