How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Minnesota?
$45,280a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Minnesota. That is $21.77 an hour or $3,773 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.77
- Vs. national median
- +19%
- Rank among states
- 7 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,450
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,410Median: $45,280Highest 10%: $49,060
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,410 | $17.50 | |
| 25th | $38,000 | $18.27 | |
| Median | $45,280 | $21.77 | |
| 75th | $46,500 | $22.36 | |
| 90th | $49,060 | $23.59 |
Cities in Minnesota
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,910 |
| Duluth, MN | $37,770 |
| Sioux Falls, SD | $36,250 |
| Fargo, ND | $36,100 |
| La Crosse, WI | $35,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 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 |
| 10. Oregon | $44,370 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Minnesota?
The median hourly pay in Minnesota is $21.77 ($45,280 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Minnesota than the national average?
Yes: $45,280 against $38,150 nationally, 19% more.
Where does Minnesota rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Minnesota ranks 7 of 51 states.
Which city in Minnesota pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $45,910 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.