Veterinary Assistant Salary in Minnesota
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$43,670
per year · $20.13/hr
Typical range
$34,060–$47,260
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+12%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$37,440 /yr
Typical range
$26,174–$41,231
vs. BLS median
-14%
Based on 43 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Minnesota that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $43,670. 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 Minnesota
10th
$34,060
25th
$38,300
Median
$43,670
75th
$45,250
90th
$47,260
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,220
Veterinary Assistants employed in Minnesota
#5/51
State rank by median pay
0.56
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
228 open veterinary assistant jobs in Minnesota
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Minnesota?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Minnesota is $43,670 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $34,060 and $47,260 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Minnesota?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Minnesota is $20.13 per hour.
Where does Minnesota rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Minnesota ranks #5 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,220 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Minnesota right now?
Recent job postings in Minnesota that disclose pay advertise a median of $37,440 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $26,174–$41,231), based on 43 postings — lower than the BLS median of $43,670.