How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Maine?
$45,510a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Maine. That is $21.88 an hour or $3,793 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.88
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 6 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 690
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,380Median: $45,510Highest 10%: $59,790
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,380 | $17.97 | |
| 25th | $39,640 | $19.06 | |
| Median | $45,510 | $21.88 | |
| 75th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| 90th | $59,790 | $28.75 |
Cities in Maine
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, ME | $45,150 |
| Bangor, ME | $37,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 3. Massachusetts | $46,670 |
| 4. California | $46,260 |
| 5. New Jersey | $46,160 |
| 6. Maine | $45,510 |
| 7. Minnesota | $45,280 |
| 8. Maryland | $44,770 |
| 9. New York | $44,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Maine?
The median hourly pay in Maine is $21.88 ($45,510 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Maine than the national average?
Yes: $45,510 against $38,150 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Maine rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Maine ranks 6 of 51 states.
Which city in Maine pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Portland-South Portland, ME, with a median of $45,150 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.