Veterinary Assistant Salary in Iowa
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$31,200
per year · $16.54/hr
Typical range
$28,930–$45,320
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-20%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$31,200 /yr
Typical range
$26,500–$33,280
vs. BLS median
+0%
Based on 29 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Iowa that disclosed pay, about the same as the BLS median of $31,200. 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 Iowa
10th
$28,930
25th
$29,520
Median
$31,200
75th
$37,700
90th
$45,320
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,040
Veterinary Assistants employed in Iowa
#45/51
State rank by median pay
0.90
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
223 open veterinary assistant jobs in Iowa
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Iowa?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Iowa is $31,200 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $28,930 and $45,320 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Iowa?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Iowa is $16.54 per hour.
Where does Iowa rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Iowa ranks #45 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,040 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Iowa right now?
Recent job postings in Iowa that disclose pay advertise a median of $31,200 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $26,500–$33,280), based on 29 postings — about the same as the BLS median of $31,200.