The annual salary statistics of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Baltimore-Towson, Maryland is shown in Table 1. The wage statistics of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Baltimore-Towson 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 | $30,340 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $33,590 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $35,890 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $41,920 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $46,960 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Baltimore-Towson, Maryland in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $46,960. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $35,890. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $30,340.
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 | $35,890 | -0.72% | 38.90% |
| 2021 | $36,150 | 1.63% | - |
| 2020 | $35,560 | 2.59% | - |
| 2019 | $34,640 | 10.36% | - |
| 2018 | $31,050 | 19.48% | - |
| 2017 | $25,000 | 5.96% | - |
| 2016 | $23,510 | 2.55% | - |
| 2015 | $22,910 | -0.70% | - |
| 2014 | $23,070 | 3.12% | - |
| 2013 | $22,350 | 1.88% | - |
| 2012 | $21,930 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $35,890, Baltimore-Towson is the highest paying city for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in state of Maryland, followed by Salisbury (median annual salary $34,870). In comparison, the median annual salary of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Baltimore-Towson is 2.8 percent (2.8%) higher than that in Salisbury.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Baltimore-Towson | |
| Salisbury | |
| Bethesda-Rockville-Frederick | |
| Maryland nonmetropolitan area | |
| Upper Eastern Shore nonmetropolitan area |