SOC 31-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Trenton
Trenton-Princeton, NJ · 2 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Trenton, NJ comes to $44,140 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,150 by 15.7%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Trenton, NJ comes to $44,140 a year, ahead of the national median of $38,150 by 15.7%. Pay ranges from under $36,880 at the tenth percentile to more than $53,800 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $36,880 to $44,590.
Employment stands at 150, or 0.6 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Atlantic City records the highest median at $41,600. Of the 434 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 362nd.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,880 | −3.3% |
| 25th | $36,880 | −3.3% |
| Median (50th) | $44,140 | +15.7% |
| 75th | $44,590 | +16.9% |
| 90th | $53,800 | +41.0% |
| Mean | $44,210 | +15.9% |
Other metro areas in New Jersey
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlantic City | $41,600 | 90 | |
| 2 | Vineland | $39,000 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Trenton run 8.8% above the national average, so the median of $44,140 buys what $40,570 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 6.3% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$44,140as reported by BLSLocal price level
108.8US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$40,570US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $44,140 a year, 15.7% above the national median.
- Published pay spans $36,880 to $53,800 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 150 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Atlantic City, at $41,600.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Trenton, NJ?
The median annual wage is $44,140, or $21.22 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 Trenton, NJ is 15.7% 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 Trenton, NJ earns more than $53,800 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $36,880 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 Atlantic City, at $41,600 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 150 jobs in this occupation in Trenton, NJ. 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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