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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Bellingham, WA (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 120 employed

Annual Mean
$43,490
$20.91/hr
Annual Median
$44,160
$21.23/hr
Bottom 10%
$38,730
$18.62/hr
Top 10%
$48,650
$23.39/hr
Location vs National Average
Bellingham, WA
$43,490
Difference
+7.8% vs US avg
US National
$40,340

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$38,730
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$39,260
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$44,160
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$45,490
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$48,650

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$39K

25th

$39K

Median

$44K

75th

$45K

90th

$49K

Bellingham, WA has a relatively small Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers workforce (approximately 120 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Bellingham, WA, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries range from $38,730 at the 10th percentile to $48,650 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $9,920 (22% of the median). This relatively narrow range suggests more consistent pay across employers in this area.

Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · Public domain · Not affiliated with BLS.