Veterinary Assistant Salary in Rhode Island
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$48,050
per year · $21.18/hr
Typical range
$32,950–$48,630
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+23%
US avg $39,024
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$36,396 /yr
Typical range
$35,358–$39,720
vs. BLS median
-24%
Based on 7 recent veterinary assistant job postings in Rhode Island that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $48,050. 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 Rhode Island
10th
$32,950
25th
$36,860
Median
$48,050
75th
$48,360
90th
$48,630
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
360
Veterinary Assistants employed in Rhode Island
#1/51
State rank by median pay
0.97
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
18 open veterinary assistant jobs in Rhode Island
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary assistant make in Rhode Island?
The median veterinary assistant salary in Rhode Island is $48,050 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $32,950 and $48,630 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary assistant in Rhode Island?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary assistants in Rhode Island is $21.18 per hour.
Where does Rhode Island rank for veterinary assistant pay?
Rhode Island ranks #1 of 51 states by median veterinary assistant salary, with about 360 veterinary assistants employed.
What are veterinary assistants actually paid in Rhode Island right now?
Recent job postings in Rhode Island that disclose pay advertise a median of $36,396 per year for veterinary assistants (typical range $35,358–$39,720), based on 7 postings — lower than the BLS median of $48,050.