Veterinary Assistant Salary in Louisiana
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$29,280
per year · $14.96/hr
Typical range
$26,180–$37,790
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-25%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$34,500 /yr
Typical range
$32,000–$35,000
vs. BLS median
+18%
Based on 41 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Louisiana that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $29,280. 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 Louisiana
10th
$26,180
25th
$27,650
Median
$29,280
75th
$35,430
90th
$37,790
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
970
Veterinary Assistants employed in Louisiana
#51/51
State rank by median pay
0.69
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
247 open veterinary assistant jobs in Louisiana
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Louisiana?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Louisiana is $29,280 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $26,180 and $37,790 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Louisiana?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Louisiana is $14.96 per hour.
Where does Louisiana rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Louisiana ranks #51 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 970 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Louisiana right now?
Recent job postings in Louisiana that disclose pay advertise a median of $34,500 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $32,000–$35,000), based on 41 postings — higher than the BLS median of $29,280.