Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Florida

$15,427 $50,064
10th pct Median: $29,107 90th pct
Percentile Annual Salary
10th (Entry Level)$15,427
25th Percentile$20,957
50th (Median)$29,107
75th Percentile$40,168
90th (Top Earners)$50,064
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS, May 2024

Cost of Living Adjusted Salary

The Florida median salary of $29,107 for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers has the purchasing power of approximately $28,847 in Missouri (the COL baseline state with index 100).

Florida's higher cost of living (COL index: 100.9) reduces the real purchasing power of wages compared to lower-cost states.

COL data: MERIC 2024 State Cost of Living Index. Missouri = 100 baseline.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers make in Florida?
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Florida earn a median annual salary of $29,107 per year ($13.99/hr) according to BLS OEWS data (May 2024). This is below the national median of $30,320.
Is Florida a good state for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers?
Florida pays slightly below the national average for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers. Cost of living in Florida is near the national average (COL index: 100.9).
What is the cost-of-living adjusted salary for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Florida?
After adjusting for cost of living (COL index: 100.9 vs. Missouri baseline of 100), the $29,107 salary in Florida has the purchasing power of approximately $28,847 in Missouri. Higher living costs in Florida reduce real purchasing power.
How does Florida compare to neighboring states for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries?
For detailed comparison across all states, see the full Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary page at the national level, which includes a complete 50-state salary table.

Top Paying Jobs in Florida

# Job Title Median Annual
1 Anesthesiologists $318,912
2 Radiologists $297,523
3 Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric $293,971
4 Neurologists $283,776
5 Ophthalmologists, Except Pediatric $261,005
6 Psychiatrists $239,806
7 General Internal Medicine Physicians $233,606
8 Family Medicine Physicians $214,858
Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

About Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Florida

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers work in their specialized field applying expertise and skills to deliver value in their organization. This occupation is part of the healthcare sector of the U.S. economy.

Education Required: Associate's degree

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