Veterinary Assistant Salary in Florida
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$37,200
per year · $18.01/hr
Typical range
$29,350–$45,650
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-5%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$35,000 /yr
Typical range
$25,500–$38,242
vs. BLS median
-6%
Based on 107 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Florida that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $37,200. 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 Florida
10th
$29,350
25th
$33,140
Median
$37,200
75th
$39,900
90th
$45,650
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
7,060
Veterinary Assistants employed in Florida
#17/51
State rank by median pay
0.97
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
444 open veterinary assistant jobs in Florida
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Florida?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Florida is $37,200 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $29,350 and $45,650 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Florida?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Florida is $18.01 per hour.
Where does Florida rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Florida ranks #17 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 7,060 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Florida right now?
Recent job postings in Florida that disclose pay advertise a median of $35,000 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $25,500–$38,242), based on 107 postings — lower than the BLS median of $37,200.