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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in West Virginia

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in West Virginia

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

12.7% Jobs Projection
$22,400 Median Salary
110 Job Openings

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

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

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

How Many Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Work in West Virginia?

In 2018, there were 610 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers working in the state.

There were 590 Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 20 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 West Virginia has fewer Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers than average.

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Job Projections for West Virginia

Jobs for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in this state are growing at a rate of 12.7% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 19.3%.

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West Virginia Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates 110 annual job openings, and a total of 710 jobs for West Virginia 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 West Virginia?

In 2018 wages for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers ranged from $19,510 to $30,420 with $22,400 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9.38 to $14.63. The median hourly rate was $10.77.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $10.16 an hour.

The hourly rate grew by $0.61.

The median salary in West Virginia is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top West Virginia 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
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV 2,270 $27,540
Huntington-Ashland, WV-KY-OH 110 $19,900
Cumberland, MD-WV 60 $22,200
Parkersburg-Vienna, WV 50 $24,190
Winchester, VA-WV 40 $27,700

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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Occupation West Virginia Employment Total
Medical Assistants 3,520
Dental Assistants 1,200
Phlebotomists 1,090
Medical Transcriptionists 480
Medical Equipment Preparers 390
Pharmacy Aides 390
Healthcare Support Workers 270

References

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