SOC 31-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Lake Havasu City
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ · 3 metro areas compared
The median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $36,310 per year, close to the national median of $38,150 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Lake Havasu City, AZ is $36,310 per year, close to the national median of $38,150 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $31,900 at the tenth percentile to more than $42,700 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $35,060 to $42,530.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.8 of every thousand jobs. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,710. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 193rd of 228 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,900 | −16.4% |
| 25th | $35,060 | −8.1% |
| Median (50th) | $36,310 | −4.8% |
| 75th | $42,530 | +11.5% |
| 90th | $42,700 | +11.9% |
| Mean | $38,170 | +0.1% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $38,710 | 2,390 | |
| 2 | Prescott Valley | $36,860 | 110 | |
| 3 | Tucson | $36,430 | 420 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Lake Havasu City sit close to the national average, so $36,310 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$36,310as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$36,058US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $36,310 a year, 4.8% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,900 to $42,700 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $38,710.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Lake Havasu City, AZ?
The median annual wage is $36,310, or $17.46 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ is 4.8% 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 Lake Havasu City, AZ earns more than $42,700 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,900 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 Phoenix, at $38,710 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Lake Havasu City, AZ. 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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