How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Utah?
$37,560a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Utah. That is $18.06 an hour or $3,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.06
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 21 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 580
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $31,890Median: $37,560Highest 10%: $49,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,890 | $15.33 | |
| 25th | $35,810 | $17.22 | |
| Median | $37,560 | $18.06 | |
| 75th | $45,760 | $22.00 | |
| 90th | $49,100 | $23.61 |
Cities in Utah
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Salt Lake City, UT | $38,220 |
| Ogden, UT | $36,870 |
| Provo, UT | $35,980 |
| Logan, UT | $31,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 18. Michigan | $37,960 |
| 19. Wyoming | $37,880 |
| 20. Florida | $37,830 |
| 21. Utah | $37,560 |
| 22. Idaho | $37,530 |
| 23. New Mexico | $37,500 |
| 24. Illinois | $37,480 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Utah?
The median hourly pay in Utah is $18.06 ($37,560 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Utah than the national average?
No: $37,560 against $38,150 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Utah rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Utah ranks 21 of 51 states.
Which city in Utah pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Salt Lake City-Murray, UT, with a median of $38,220 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.