Veterinary Assistant Salary in Maryland
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$43,520
per year · $21.58/hr
Typical range
$34,680–$59,860
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+12%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$43,633 /yr
Typical range
$39,715–$48,360
vs. BLS median
+0%
Based on 16 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Maryland that disclosed pay, about the same as the BLS median of $43,520. 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 Maryland
10th
$34,680
25th
$37,940
Median
$43,520
75th
$48,920
90th
$59,860
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,690
Veterinary Assistants employed in Maryland
#8/51
State rank by median pay
0.83
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
78 open veterinary assistant jobs in Maryland
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Maryland?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Maryland is $43,520 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $34,680 and $59,860 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Maryland?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Maryland is $21.58 per hour.
Where does Maryland rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Maryland ranks #8 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,690 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Maryland right now?
Recent job postings in Maryland that disclose pay advertise a median of $43,633 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $39,715–$48,360), based on 16 postings — about the same as the BLS median of $43,520.