How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Washington?
$44,150a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Washington. That is $21.23 an hour or $3,679 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.23
- Vs. national median
- +16%
- Rank among states
- 12 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $38,470Median: $44,150Highest 10%: $55,050
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 25th | $39,930 | $19.20 | |
| Median | $44,150 | $21.23 | |
| 75th | $47,220 | $22.70 | |
| 90th | $55,050 | $26.47 |
Cities in Washington
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Portland, OR | $45,690 |
| Seattle, WA | $45,640 |
| Mount Vernon, WA | $45,260 |
| Wenatchee, WA | $44,530 |
| Bellingham, WA | $44,160 |
| Bremerton, WA | $44,020 |
| Kennewick, WA | $40,100 |
| Olympia, WA | $39,760 |
| Spokane, WA | $39,240 |
| Lewiston, ID | $39,160 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 9. New York | $44,750 |
| 10. Oregon | $44,370 |
| 11. Connecticut | $44,250 |
| 12. Washington | $44,150 |
| 13. Hawaii | $44,070 |
| 14. Colorado | $38,900 |
| 15. Delaware | $38,610 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in Washington is $21.23 ($44,150 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $44,150 against $38,150 nationally, 16% more.
Where does Washington rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Washington ranks 12 of 51 states.
Which city in Washington pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA, with a median of $45,690 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.