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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Rochester, NY (2025)

Official BLS OEWS data · May 2025 · 360 employed

Annual Mean
$39,080
$18.79/hr
Annual Median
$37,580
$18.07/hr
Bottom 10%
$33,650
$16.18/hr
Top 10%
$45,830
$22.04/hr
Location vs National Average
Rochester, NY
$39,080
Difference
-3.1% vs US avg
US National
$40,340

Salary Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual
10th Percentile
Bottom 10%
$33,650
25th Percentile
Lower quarter
$35,230
50th PercentileMedian
Median
$37,580
75th Percentile
Upper quarter
$43,210
90th Percentile
Top 10%
$45,830

Salary Distribution

Annual Salary Range

10th

$34K

25th

$35K

Median

$38K

75th

$43K

90th

$46K

Rochester, NY has a relatively small Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers workforce (approximately 360 positions). Job opportunities may be more competitive.

In Rochester, NY, Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries range from $33,650 at the 10th percentile to $45,830 at the 90th percentile — a spread of $12,180 (32% 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.