How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in New York?
$44,750a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in New York. That is $21.51 an hour or $3,729 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.51
- Vs. national median
- +17%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 5,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,450Median: $44,750Highest 10%: $53,460
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,450 | $17.52 | |
| 25th | $38,610 | $18.56 | |
| Median | $44,750 | $21.51 | |
| 75th | $46,560 | $22.38 | |
| 90th | $53,460 | $25.70 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $46,160 |
| Ithaca, NY | $43,900 |
| Albany, NY | $39,520 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $39,380 |
| Syracuse, NY | $39,020 |
| Kingston, NY | $38,690 |
| Buffalo, NY | $38,050 |
| Glens Falls, NY | $37,900 |
| Rochester, NY | $37,580 |
| Binghamton, NY | $36,440 |
| Utica, NY | $36,250 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 6. Maine | $45,510 |
| 7. Minnesota | $45,280 |
| 8. Maryland | $44,770 |
| 9. New York | $44,750 |
| 10. Oregon | $44,370 |
| 11. Connecticut | $44,250 |
| 12. Washington | $44,150 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $21.51 ($44,750 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $44,750 against $38,150 nationally, 17% more.
Where does New York rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
New York ranks 9 of 51 states.
Which city in New York pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $46,160 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.