Veterinary Assistant Salary in Missouri
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$35,040
per year · $16.77/hr
Typical range
$29,250–$40,670
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-10%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$35,880 /yr
Typical range
$32,000–$45,630
vs. BLS median
+2%
Based on 26 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Missouri that disclosed pay, about the same as the BLS median of $35,040. 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 Missouri
10th
$29,250
25th
$30,690
Median
$35,040
75th
$36,880
90th
$40,670
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
2,040
Veterinary Assistants employed in Missouri
#37/51
State rank by median pay
0.94
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
275 open veterinary assistant jobs in Missouri
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Missouri?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Missouri is $35,040 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $29,250 and $40,670 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Missouri?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Missouri is $16.77 per hour.
Where does Missouri rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Missouri ranks #37 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 2,040 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Missouri right now?
Recent job postings in Missouri that disclose pay advertise a median of $35,880 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $32,000–$45,630), based on 26 postings — about the same as the BLS median of $35,040.