Veterinary Assistant Salary in North Carolina
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$36,680
per year · $18.04/hr
Typical range
$29,920–$45,810
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-6%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$33,280 /yr
Typical range
$25,500–$37,700
vs. BLS median
-9%
Based on 105 recent veterinary assistant job postings in North Carolina that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $36,680. 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 North Carolina
10th
$29,920
25th
$34,220
Median
$36,680
75th
$38,580
90th
$45,810
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
5,190
Veterinary Assistants employed in North Carolina
#19/51
State rank by median pay
1.43
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
196 open veterinary assistant jobs in North Carolina
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in North Carolina?
The median veterinary assistant salary in North Carolina is $36,680 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $29,920 and $45,810 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in North Carolina?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in North Carolina is $18.04 per hour.
Where does North Carolina rank for veterinary assistant pay?
North Carolina ranks #19 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 5,190 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in North Carolina right now?
Recent job postings in North Carolina that disclose pay advertise a median of $33,280 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $25,500–$37,700), based on 105 postings — lower than the BLS median of $36,680.