How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Massachusetts?
$46,670a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Massachusetts. That is $22.44 an hour or $3,889 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.44
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among states
- 3 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,460Median: $46,670Highest 10%: $63,130
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,460 | $17.05 | |
| 25th | $37,440 | $18.00 | |
| Median | $46,670 | $22.44 | |
| 75th | $59,290 | $28.50 | |
| 90th | $63,130 | $30.35 |
Cities in Massachusetts
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Boston, MA | $45,790 |
| Worcester, MA | $43,510 |
| Providence, RI | $43,190 |
| Barnstable Town, MA | $39,170 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 1. Rhode Island | $49,770 |
| 2. District of Columbia | $49,080 |
| 3. Massachusetts | $46,670 |
| 4. California | $46,260 |
| 5. New Jersey | $46,160 |
| 6. Maine | $45,510 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Massachusetts?
The median hourly pay in Massachusetts is $22.44 ($46,670 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Massachusetts than the national average?
Yes: $46,670 against $38,150 nationally, 22% more.
Where does Massachusetts rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Massachusetts ranks 3 of 51 states.
Which city in Massachusetts pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH, with a median of $45,790 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.