SOC 31-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Utah
Utah · 4 metro areas compared
At $37,560, median pay for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Utah tracks the national median of $38,150 closely.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
At $37,560, median pay for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Utah tracks the national median of $38,150 closely. The middle half of workers in this occupation earn between $35,810 and $45,760. The lowest tenth earn under $31,890, while the highest tenth earn more than $49,100.
The area has 580 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.41 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Among the 51 states with published data for this occupation, Utah ranks 21st by median wage. Salt Lake City leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $38,220. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 629th of 695 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $31,890 | −16.4% |
| 25th | $35,810 | −6.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,560 | −1.5% |
| 75th | $45,760 | +19.9% |
| 90th | $49,100 | +28.7% |
| Mean | $40,330 | +5.7% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salt Lake City | $38,220 | 270 | |
| 2 | Ogden | $36,870 | 100 | |
| 3 | Provo | $35,980 | 70 | |
| 4 | Logan | $31,890 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $37,560 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$37,560as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$37,978US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,560 a year, 1.5% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $31,890 to $49,100 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 580 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 21st of 51 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Salt Lake City, at $38,220.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Utah?
The median annual wage is $37,560, or $18.06 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 Utah is 1.5% 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 Utah earns more than $49,100 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $31,890 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 Salt Lake City, at $38,220 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 580 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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