Veterinary Assistant Salary in Pennsylvania
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$36,480
per year · $18.3/hr
Typical range
$30,390–$47,010
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-7%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$36,700 /yr
Typical range
$30,875–$41,600
vs. BLS median
+1%
Based on 52 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Pennsylvania that disclosed pay, about the same as the BLS median of $36,480. 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 Pennsylvania
10th
$30,390
25th
$34,380
Median
$36,480
75th
$41,760
90th
$47,010
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
4,390
Veterinary Assistants employed in Pennsylvania
#22/51
State rank by median pay
0.98
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
257 open veterinary assistant jobs in Pennsylvania
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Pennsylvania?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Pennsylvania is $36,480 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $30,390 and $47,010 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Pennsylvania?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Pennsylvania is $18.3 per hour.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Pennsylvania ranks #22 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 4,390 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Pennsylvania right now?
Recent job postings in Pennsylvania that disclose pay advertise a median of $36,700 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $30,875–$41,600), based on 52 postings — about the same as the BLS median of $36,480.