Veterinary Assistant Salary in Arkansas
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$30,550
per year · $16.03/hr
Typical range
$27,000–$37,490
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-22%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$24,500 /yr
Typical range
$24,500–$32,000
vs. BLS median
-20%
Based on 25 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Arkansas that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $30,550. 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 Arkansas
10th
$27,000
25th
$28,600
Median
$30,550
75th
$35,000
90th
$37,490
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,200
Veterinary Assistants employed in Arkansas
#46/51
State rank by median pay
1.26
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
191 open veterinary assistant jobs in Arkansas
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Arkansas?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Arkansas is $30,550 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $27,000 and $37,490 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Arkansas?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Arkansas is $16.03 per hour.
Where does Arkansas rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Arkansas ranks #46 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,200 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Arkansas right now?
Recent job postings in Arkansas that disclose pay advertise a median of $24,500 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $24,500–$32,000), based on 25 postings — lower than the BLS median of $30,550.