How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Pennsylvania?
$37,140a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Pennsylvania. That is $17.86 an hour or $3,095 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.86
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 28 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 3,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,010Median: $37,140Highest 10%: $47,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,010 | $14.43 | |
| 25th | $34,940 | $16.80 | |
| Median | $37,140 | $17.86 | |
| 75th | $42,990 | $20.67 | |
| 90th | $47,200 | $22.69 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $39,840 |
| Allentown, PA | $37,720 |
| State College, PA | $37,500 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $37,190 |
| Lebanon, PA | $37,110 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $36,940 |
| Reading, PA | $36,780 |
| York, PA | $36,640 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $35,780 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $35,590 |
| Erie, PA | $34,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 25. Virginia | $37,450 |
| 26. Vermont | $37,290 |
| 27. North Dakota | $37,160 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $37,140 |
| 29. North Carolina | $37,070 |
| 30. South Carolina | $36,980 |
| 31. Nevada | $36,920 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $17.86 ($37,140 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $37,140 against $38,150 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 28 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $39,840 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.