Veterinary Assistant Salary in District of Columbia
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$43,580
per year · $21.8/hr
Typical range
$36,260–$56,730
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+12%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$31,000 /yr
Typical range
$30,250–$47,520
vs. BLS median
-29%
Based on 7 recent veterinary assistant job postings in District of Columbia that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $43,580. 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 District of Columbia
10th
$36,260
25th
$36,540
Median
$43,580
75th
$51,870
90th
$56,730
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 District of Columbia
#7/51
State rank by median pay
0.29
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
3 open veterinary assistant jobs in District of Columbia
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in District of Columbia?
The median veterinary assistant salary in District of Columbia is $43,580 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $36,260 and $56,730 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in District of Columbia?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in District of Columbia is $21.8 per hour.
Where does District of Columbia rank for veterinary assistant pay?
District of Columbia ranks #7 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 150 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in District of Columbia right now?
Recent job postings in District of Columbia that disclose pay advertise a median of $31,000 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $30,250–$47,520), based on 7 postings — lower than the BLS median of $43,580.