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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Arizona

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Arizona

Considering a career as a Veterinary Assistant or Laboratory Animal Caretaker in Arizona?

27.0% Jobs Projection
$28,760 Median Salary
520 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Arizona is growing faster than average.

  • Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Arizona earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Work in Arizona?

In 2018, there were 2,780 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers working in the state.

There were 2,430 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 350 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The typical state has 1,395 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers working in it, which means Arizona has more Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers than average.

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Job Projections for Arizona

Jobs for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in this state are growing at a rate of 27.0% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 19.3%.

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Arizona Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 520 annual job openings, and a total of 3,290 jobs for Arizona Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in 2026.

Nationwide, the prediction is 15,500 annual jobs and 100,000 total jobs in 2026.

What do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Make in Arizona?

In 2018 wages for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers ranged from $23,220 to $37,170 with $28,760 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.17 to $17.87. The median hourly rate was $13.83.

Workers in this field were paid a median of $12.66 an hour in 2017.

The hourly rate grew by $1.17.

The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Arizona Metros for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ 2,150 $29,160
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ 50 $27,800

Top States for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Employment

The table below shows the states where most Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
California 12,410 $30,740
Texas 5,440 $25,020
Florida 4,970 $25,650
New York 4,030 $30,140
Virginia 3,850 $26,350
Washington 3,650 $30,260
Michigan 3,510 $26,010
North Carolina 3,500 $28,200
Ohio 2,900 $25,120
Arizona 2,780 $28,760
Pennsylvania 2,600 $27,440
Tennessee 2,480 $23,800
Illinois 2,470 $26,180
Missouri 2,300 $26,950
Indiana 2,110 $28,270
Kentucky 1,960 $24,810
New Jersey 1,820 $25,570
Oregon 1,710 $30,700
Louisiana 1,650 $23,070
Georgia 1,560 $24,540

Below are the states where Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Massachusetts $34,860
Maine $32,690
Alaska $32,020
California $30,740
Oregon $30,700
Washington $30,260
New York $30,140
Connecticut $29,790
Colorado $29,720
Vermont $29,600

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Dental Assistants 6,850
Healthcare Support Workers 1,850
Medical Equipment Preparers 1,320
Phlebotomists 1,220
Medical Transcriptionists 950
Pharmacy Aides 280

References

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