How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Texas?
$34,850a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Texas. That is $16.75 an hour or $2,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.75
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 45 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 8,440
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,070Median: $34,850Highest 10%: $46,890
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,070 | $11.57 | |
| 25th | $29,340 | $14.11 | |
| Median | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 75th | $43,270 | $20.80 | |
| 90th | $46,890 | $22.54 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $36,040 |
| San Antonio, TX | $36,010 |
| Austin, TX | $35,530 |
| Houston, TX | $35,370 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $33,650 |
| Beaumont, TX | $33,000 |
| Killeen, TX | $30,490 |
| Longview, TX | $30,320 |
| Amarillo, TX | $30,210 |
| College Station, TX | $29,960 |
| Abilene, TX | $29,710 |
| El Paso, TX | $28,140 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 42. Iowa | $35,720 |
| 43. Kansas | $35,680 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $34,850 |
| 45. Texas | $34,850 |
| 46. South Dakota | $34,700 |
| 47. Arkansas | $34,570 |
| 48. Kentucky | $34,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $16.75 ($34,850 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $34,850 against $38,150 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Texas rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Texas ranks 45 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $36,040 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.