Veterinary Assistant Salary in Virginia
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$36,500
per year · $17.99/hr
Typical range
$30,400–$45,800
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-6%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$36,000 /yr
Typical range
$27,500–$40,300
vs. BLS median
-1%
Based on 74 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Virginia that disclosed pay, about the same as the BLS median of $36,500. 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 Virginia
10th
$30,400
25th
$33,660
Median
$36,500
75th
$42,560
90th
$45,800
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
4,880
Veterinary Assistants employed in Virginia
#21/51
State rank by median pay
1.62
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
224 open veterinary assistant jobs in Virginia
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Virginia?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Virginia is $36,500 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $30,400 and $45,800 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Virginia?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Virginia is $17.99 per hour.
Where does Virginia rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Virginia ranks #21 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 4,880 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Virginia right now?
Recent job postings in Virginia that disclose pay advertise a median of $36,000 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $27,500–$40,300), based on 74 postings — about the same as the BLS median of $36,500.