How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Mississippi?
$30,360a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Mississippi. That is $14.60 an hour or $2,530 a month.
- Hourly
- $14.60
- Vs. national median
- -20%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 560
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $26,060Median: $30,360Highest 10%: $45,440
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $26,060 | $12.53 | |
| 25th | $27,880 | $13.40 | |
| Median | $30,360 | $14.60 | |
| 75th | $36,840 | $17.71 | |
| 90th | $45,440 | $21.85 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $36,990 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $28,850 |
| Gulfport, MS | $28,650 |
| Jackson, MS | $28,570 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 48. Kentucky | $34,140 |
| 49. West Virginia | $32,350 |
| 50. Louisiana | $30,480 |
| 51. Mississippi | $30,360 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $14.60 ($30,360 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $30,360 against $38,150 nationally, 20% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Mississippi ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $36,990 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.