Veterinary Assistant Salary in South Carolina
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$35,680
per year · $17.42/hr
Typical range
$28,280–$48,430
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-9%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$31,750 /yr
Typical range
$27,500–$36,400
vs. BLS median
-11%
Based on 72 recent veterinary assistant job postings in South Carolina that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $35,680. 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 South Carolina
10th
$28,280
25th
$30,010
Median
$35,680
75th
$39,400
90th
$48,430
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,840
Veterinary Assistants employed in South Carolina
#31/51
State rank by median pay
1.09
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
133 open veterinary assistant jobs in South Carolina
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in South Carolina?
The median veterinary assistant salary in South Carolina is $35,680 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $28,280 and $48,430 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in South Carolina?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in South Carolina is $17.42 per hour.
Where does South Carolina rank for veterinary assistant pay?
South Carolina ranks #31 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,840 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in South Carolina right now?
Recent job postings in South Carolina that disclose pay advertise a median of $31,750 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $27,500–$36,400), based on 72 postings — lower than the BLS median of $35,680.