Veterinary Assistant Salary in New York
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$43,150
per year · $20.82/hr
Typical range
$36,210–$51,170
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+11%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$38,220 /yr
Typical range
$34,320–$43,000
vs. BLS median
-11%
Based on 69 recent veterinary assistant job postings in New York that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $43,150. 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 New York
10th
$36,210
25th
$37,610
Median
$43,150
75th
$46,070
90th
$51,170
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
5,680
Veterinary Assistants employed in New York
#9/51
State rank by median pay
0.80
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
259 open veterinary assistant jobs in New York
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in New York?
The median veterinary assistant salary in New York is $43,150 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $36,210 and $51,170 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in New York?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in New York is $20.82 per hour.
Where does New York rank for veterinary assistant pay?
New York ranks #9 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 5,680 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in New York right now?
Recent job postings in New York that disclose pay advertise a median of $38,220 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $34,320–$43,000), based on 69 postings — lower than the BLS median of $43,150.