Veterinary Assistant Salary in Texas
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$30,430
per year · $15.95/hr
Typical range
$22,040–$46,020
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-22%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$35,000 /yr
Typical range
$27,500–$37,500
vs. BLS median
+15%
Based on 81 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Texas that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $30,430. 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 Texas
10th
$22,040
25th
$28,100
Median
$30,430
75th
$37,040
90th
$46,020
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
8,040
Veterinary Assistants employed in Texas
#47/51
State rank by median pay
0.78
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
706 open veterinary assistant jobs in Texas
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Texas?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Texas is $30,430 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $22,040 and $46,020 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Texas?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Texas is $15.95 per hour.
Where does Texas rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Texas ranks #47 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 8,040 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Texas right now?
Recent job postings in Texas that disclose pay advertise a median of $35,000 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $27,500–$37,500), based on 81 postings — higher than the BLS median of $30,430.