Veterinary Assistant Salary in New Jersey
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$42,910
per year · $21.38/hr
Typical range
$35,720–$57,350
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+10%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$39,522 /yr
Typical range
$36,400–$42,380
vs. BLS median
-8%
Based on 13 recent veterinary assistant job postings in New Jersey that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $42,910. 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 New Jersey
10th
$35,720
25th
$37,300
Median
$42,910
75th
$47,910
90th
$57,350
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,910
Veterinary Assistants employed in New Jersey
#10/51
State rank by median pay
0.61
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
54 open veterinary assistant jobs in New Jersey
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in New Jersey?
The median veterinary assistant salary in New Jersey is $42,910 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $35,720 and $57,350 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in New Jersey?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in New Jersey is $21.38 per hour.
Where does New Jersey rank for veterinary assistant pay?
New Jersey ranks #10 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 1,910 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in New Jersey right now?
Recent job postings in New Jersey that disclose pay advertise a median of $39,522 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $36,400–$42,380), based on 13 postings — lower than the BLS median of $42,910.