SOC 31-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Connecticut
Connecticut nonmetropolitan area · 4 metro areas compared
In Connecticut, CT the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers is $45,810 a year, which is 20.1% higher than the national figure of $38,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Connecticut, CT the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers is $45,810 a year, which is 20.1% higher than the national figure of $38,150. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $38,100 and $47,050. The lowest tenth earn under $34,860, while the highest tenth earn more than $57,660.
The area has 80 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.53 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Bridgeport records the highest median at $38,870. Of the 267 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 201st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,860 | −8.6% |
| 25th | $38,100 | −0.1% |
| Median (50th) | $45,810 | +20.1% |
| 75th | $47,050 | +23.3% |
| 90th | $57,660 | +51.1% |
| Mean | $44,820 | +17.5% |
Other metro areas in Connecticut
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridgeport | $38,870 | 360 | |
| 2 | Hartford | $38,620 | 460 | |
| 3 | Waterbury | $37,690 | 80 | |
| 4 | Norwich | $35,370 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Connecticut run 3.6% above the national average, so the median of $45,810 buys what $44,218 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.9% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,810as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.6US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$44,218US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,810 a year, 20.1% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $34,860 to $57,660 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Bridgeport, at $38,870.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Connecticut, CT?
The median annual wage is $45,810, or $22.03 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,150, so pay in Connecticut, CT is 20.1% higher. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Connecticut, CT earns more than $57,660 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $34,860 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Bridgeport, at $38,870 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Connecticut, CT. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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