Veterinary Assistants
Wages & Outlook
Typical Wages
Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.
This career pays well below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Veterinary Assistants *
U S |
$11.79 | $14.00 | $16.74 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$12.40 | $14.10 | $15.75 |
Central Minnesota |
$10.90 | $11.52 | $12.15 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$12.63 | $13.70 | $14.82 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$12.33 | $13.86 | $15.35 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$13.56 | $14.64 | $15.71 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$11.94 | $13.39 | $15.84 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$13.06 | $14.49 | $16.12 |
* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.
Employment
In Minnesota, there are 1,290 workers employed in this small career.
Where do Veterinary Assistants most often work?
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
- Educational Services
- Ambulatory Health Care Services
- Administrative and Support Services
- Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing
Current Demand
This career is currently in high demand.
Future Demand
This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 2,977 new Veterinary Assistants to meet market demand between 2018-2028. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 92,200 | 109,800 | 17,600 | 19.1% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 1,520 | 1,810 | 290 | 19.1% |
| Central Minnesota | 148 | 191 | 43 | 29.1% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.