How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Virginia?
$37,450a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Virginia. That is $18.00 an hour or $3,121 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.00
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,430Median: $37,450Highest 10%: $48,580
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,430 | $14.63 | |
| 25th | $35,660 | $17.14 | |
| Median | $37,450 | $18.00 | |
| 75th | $45,270 | $21.76 | |
| 90th | $48,580 | $23.36 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $45,320 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $37,480 |
| Richmond, VA | $37,470 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $36,320 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $36,230 |
| Winchester, VA | $35,750 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $35,440 |
| Roanoke, VA | $35,410 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $34,940 |
| Staunton, VA | $34,720 |
| Kingsport, TN | $33,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 22. Idaho | $37,530 |
| 23. New Mexico | $37,500 |
| 24. Illinois | $37,480 |
| 25. Virginia | $37,450 |
| 26. Vermont | $37,290 |
| 27. North Dakota | $37,160 |
| 28. Pennsylvania | $37,140 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $18.00 ($37,450 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $37,450 against $38,150 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Virginia rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Virginia ranks 25 of 51 states.
Which city in Virginia pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $45,320 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.