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 below the statewide median wage.
Wages for Veterinary Assistants *
U S |
$14.46 | $15.27 | $18.72 |
|---|---|---|---|
Minnesota |
$15.01 | $18.26 | $19.34 |
Central Minnesota |
$14.75 | $15.51 | $19.30 |
Northeast Minnesota |
$14.43 | $15.15 | $18.24 |
Northwest Minnesota |
$13.72 | $15.14 | $18.37 |
Southeast Minnesota |
$14.72 | $17.96 | $19.10 |
Southwest Minnesota |
$13.44 | $14.41 | $17.95 |
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN |
$15.33 | $18.84 | $19.36 |
* "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 1,230 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
No data available.
Future Demand
This career is seeing high growth compared to other careers.
There will be a need for about 1,775 new Veterinary Assistants to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.
| U S | 107,200 | 122,500 | 15,300 | 14.3% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 989 | 1,099 | 110 | 11.1% |
| Central Minnesota | 140 | 147 | 7 | 5% |
| Northeast Minnesota | 100 | 112 | 12 | 12% |
| Southeast Minnesota | 49 | 55 | 6 | 12.2% |
| Southwest Minnesota | 71 | 81 | 10 | 14.1% |
| Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN | 347 | 382 | 35 | 10.1% |
Source: You can learn about our data sources in the About Us section.