Veterinary Assistant Salary in Washington
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$43,590
per year · $20.78/hr
Typical range
$37,540–$47,680
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+12%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$37,288 /yr
Typical range
$27,500–$44,200
vs. BLS median
-14%
Based on 82 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Washington that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $43,590. 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 Washington
10th
$37,540
25th
$38,860
Median
$43,590
75th
$46,010
90th
$47,680
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
4,720
Veterinary Assistants employed in Washington
#6/51
State rank by median pay
1.80
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
234 open veterinary assistant jobs in Washington
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882 veterinary practices in Washington
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Washington?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Washington is $43,590 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $37,540 and $47,680 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Washington?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Washington is $20.78 per hour.
Where does Washington rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Washington ranks #6 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 4,720 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Washington right now?
Recent job postings in Washington that disclose pay advertise a median of $37,288 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $27,500–$44,200), based on 82 postings — lower than the BLS median of $43,590.