Veterinary Assistant Salary in Alabama
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$29,660
per year · $15.02/hr
Typical range
$23,420–$38,540
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-24%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$32,000 /yr
Typical range
$27,875–$35,000
vs. BLS median
+8%
Based on 64 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Alabama that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $29,660. 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 Alabama
10th
$23,420
25th
$27,930
Median
$29,660
75th
$36,130
90th
$38,540
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,060
Veterinary Assistants employed in Alabama
#50/51
State rank by median pay
0.68
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
208 open veterinary assistant jobs in Alabama
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Alabama?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Alabama is $29,660 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $23,420 and $38,540 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Alabama?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Alabama is $15.02 per hour.
Where does Alabama rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Alabama ranks #50 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,060 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Alabama right now?
Recent job postings in Alabama that disclose pay advertise a median of $32,000 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $27,875–$35,000), based on 64 postings — higher than the BLS median of $29,660.