SOC 31-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Hot Springs
Hot Springs, AR · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Hot Springs, AR is $30,540 per year, 19.9% below the national median of $38,150.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Hot Springs, AR is $30,540 per year, 19.9% below the national median of $38,150. Pay ranges from under $27,440 at the tenth percentile to more than $37,040 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $28,690 to $35,580.
The area has 70 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.7 of every thousand jobs. Fayetteville leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $35,320. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 151st of 182 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,440 | −28.1% |
| 25th | $28,690 | −24.8% |
| Median (50th) | $30,540 | −19.9% |
| 75th | $35,580 | −6.7% |
| 90th | $37,040 | −2.9% |
| Mean | $32,100 | −15.9% |
Other metro areas in Arkansas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fayetteville | $35,320 | 440 | |
| 2 | Little Rock | $35,060 | 360 | |
| 3 | Fort Smith | $32,590 | 120 | |
| 4 | Jonesboro | $30,620 | 60 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Hot Springs run 13.1% below the national average, so the median of $30,540 goes as far as $35,144 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.9% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$30,540as reported by BLSLocal price level
86.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,144US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $30,540 a year, 19.9% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $27,440 to $37,040 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 70 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Fayetteville, at $35,320.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Hot Springs, AR?
The median annual wage is $30,540, or $14.68 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 Hot Springs, AR is 19.9% lower. 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 Hot Springs, AR earns more than $37,040 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $27,440 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 Fayetteville, at $35,320 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 70 jobs in this occupation in Hot Springs, AR. 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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