SOC 31-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Naples
Naples-Marco Island, FL · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Naples, FL comes to $45,470 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,150 by 19.2%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Naples, FL comes to $45,470 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,150 by 19.2%. Pay ranges from under $37,570 at the tenth percentile to more than $57,830 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $38,620 to $48,350.
Employment stands at 100, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Crestview records the highest median at $42,590. Of the 344 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 260th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,570 | −1.5% |
| 25th | $38,620 | +1.2% |
| Median (50th) | $45,470 | +19.2% |
| 75th | $48,350 | +26.7% |
| 90th | $57,830 | +51.6% |
| Mean | $44,960 | +17.9% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestview | $42,590 | 200 | |
| 2 | Miami | $38,340 | 1,440 | |
| 3 | North Port | $38,030 | 210 | |
| 4 | Tampa | $38,000 | 1,110 | |
| 5 | Cape Coral | $37,870 | 220 | |
| 6 | Jacksonville | $37,710 | 620 | |
| 7 | Palm Bay | $37,490 | 170 | |
| 8 | Punta Gorda | $37,390 | 60 | |
| 9 | Sebastian | $37,260 | 70 | |
| 10 | Orlando | $37,220 | 720 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Naples run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $45,470 buys what $43,975 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 15.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$45,470as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,975US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $45,470 a year, 19.2% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $37,570 to $57,830 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Crestview, at $42,590.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Naples, FL?
The median annual wage is $45,470, or $21.86 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 Naples, FL is 19.2% 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 Naples, FL earns more than $57,830 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $37,570 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 Crestview, at $42,590 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Naples, FL. 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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