Veterinary Assistant Salary in Massachusetts
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$45,480
per year · $22.82/hr
Typical range
$34,740–$63,650
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+17%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$40,011 /yr
Typical range
$33,952–$47,840
vs. BLS median
-12%
Based on 14 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Massachusetts that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $45,480. 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 Massachusetts
10th
$34,740
25th
$38,160
Median
$45,480
75th
$49,490
90th
$63,650
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,470
Veterinary Assistants employed in Massachusetts
#2/51
State rank by median pay
0.54
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
71 open veterinary assistant jobs in Massachusetts
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661 veterinary practices in Massachusetts
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Massachusetts?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Massachusetts is $45,480 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $34,740 and $63,650 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Massachusetts?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Massachusetts is $22.82 per hour.
Where does Massachusetts rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Massachusetts ranks #2 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,470 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Massachusetts right now?
Recent job postings in Massachusetts that disclose pay advertise a median of $40,011 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $33,952–$47,840), based on 14 postings — lower than the BLS median of $45,480.