Veterinary Assistant Salary in Alaska
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$37,530
per year · $19.21/hr
Typical range
$29,390–$54,820
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-4%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$36,400 /yr
Typical range
$28,000–$40,000
vs. BLS median
-3%
Based on 9 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Alaska that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $37,530. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Alaska
10th
$29,390
25th
$35,810
Median
$37,530
75th
$44,440
90th
$54,820
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
150
Veterinary Assistants employed in Alaska
#15/51
State rank by median pay
0.62
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
101 open veterinary assistant jobs in Alaska
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86 veterinary practices in Alaska
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Alaska?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Alaska is $37,530 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $29,390 and $54,820 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Alaska?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Alaska is $19.21 per hour.
Where does Alaska rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Alaska ranks #15 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 150 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Alaska right now?
Recent job postings in Alaska that disclose pay advertise a median of $36,400 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $28,000–$40,000), based on 9 postings — lower than the BLS median of $37,530.