Veterinary Assistant Salary in Connecticut
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$39,540
per year · $22.28/hr
Typical range
$34,480–$71,200
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+1%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$40,560 /yr
Typical range
$38,755–$44,720
vs. BLS median
+3%
Based on 10 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Connecticut that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $39,540. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Connecticut
10th
$34,480
25th
$35,660
Median
$39,540
75th
$47,790
90th
$71,200
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,270
Veterinary Assistants employed in Connecticut
#12/51
State rank by median pay
1.02
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
42 open veterinary assistant jobs in Connecticut
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387 veterinary practices in Connecticut
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Connecticut?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Connecticut is $39,540 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $34,480 and $71,200 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Connecticut?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Connecticut is $22.28 per hour.
Where does Connecticut rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Connecticut ranks #12 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,270 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Connecticut right now?
Recent job postings in Connecticut that disclose pay advertise a median of $40,560 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $38,755–$44,720), based on 10 postings — higher than the BLS median of $39,540.