The annual salary statistics of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Auburn-Opelika is based on the national compensation survey conducted by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2022 and published in April 2023 [1].
| Percentile Bracket | Average Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile Wage | $19,490 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $21,700 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $29,450 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $33,860 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $39,990 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $39,990. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $29,450. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $19,490.
The table and chart below show the trend of the median salary of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers from 2012 to 2022.
| Year | Median Salary | Yearly Growth | 10-Year Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $29,450 | -0.48% | 29.17% |
| 2021 | $29,590 | 9.70% | - |
| 2019 | $26,720 | -2.13% | - |
| 2018 | $27,290 | -5.28% | - |
| 2017 | $28,730 | 2.68% | - |
| 2016 | $27,960 | 4.94% | - |
| 2015 | $26,580 | 23.74% | - |
| 2014 | $20,270 | -5.43% | - |
| 2013 | $21,370 | 2.39% | - |
| 2012 | $20,860 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $29,450, Auburn-Opelika is the highest paying city for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in state of Alabama, followed by Huntsville (median annual salary $29,080). In comparison, the median annual salary of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Auburn-Opelika is 1.3 percent (1.3%) higher than that in Huntsville.