SOC 31-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Rome
Rome, GA · 9 metro areas compared
In Rome, GA the median wage is $34,050.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In Rome, GA the median wage is $34,050. That is 10.7% lower than the national median of $38,150. Pay ranges from under $29,660 at the tenth percentile to more than $42,520 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $31,210 to $37,960.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 1.36 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Augusta records the highest median at $36,570. Of the 203 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 172nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,660 | −22.3% |
| 25th | $31,210 | −18.2% |
| Median (50th) | $34,050 | −10.7% |
| 75th | $37,960 | −0.5% |
| 90th | $42,520 | +11.5% |
| Mean | $34,420 | −9.8% |
Other metro areas in Georgia
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta | $36,570 | 220 | |
| 2 | Atlanta | $36,110 | 2,880 | |
| 3 | Gainesville | $36,020 | 90 | |
| 4 | Savannah | $35,770 | 190 | |
| 5 | Warner Robins | $35,320 | 80 | |
| 6 | Brunswick | $34,660 | 50 | |
| 7 | Macon | $34,390 | 50 | |
| 8 | Athens | $34,020 | 160 | |
| 9 | Columbus | $31,000 | 110 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Rome run 3.7% below the national average, so the median of $34,050 goes as far as $35,358 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 7.3% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$34,050as reported by BLSLocal price level
96.3US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$35,358US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $34,050 a year, 10.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,660 to $42,520 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Augusta, at $36,570.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Rome, GA?
The median annual wage is $34,050, or $16.37 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 Rome, GA is 10.7% 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 Rome, GA earns more than $42,520 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,660 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 Augusta, at $36,570 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in Rome, GA. 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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