The annual salary statistics of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Reno-Sparks, Nevada is shown in Table 1. The wage data of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Reno-Sparks 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 | $30,160 |
| 25th Percentile Wage | $30,800 |
| 50th Percentile Wage | $31,790 |
| 75th Percentile Wage | $35,610 |
| 90th Percentile Wage | $35,890 |
Table 1 shows the average annual salary for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Reno-Sparks, Nevada in 5 percentile scales. The average annual salary for the 90th percentile (the top 10 percent of the highest paid) is $35,890. The median (50th percentile) annual salary is $31,790. The average annual salary for the bottom 10 percent earners is $30,160.
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 | $31,790 | 7.77% | 27.15% |
| 2021 | $29,320 | 2.11% | - |
| 2020 | $28,700 | 5.12% | - |
| 2019 | $27,230 | -5.66% | - |
| 2018 | $28,770 | 1.18% | - |
| 2017 | $28,430 | -7.77% | - |
| 2016 | $30,640 | 20.10% | - |
| 2015 | $24,480 | 8.37% | - |
| 2014 | $22,430 | -5.93% | - |
| 2013 | $23,760 | 2.53% | - |
| 2012 | $23,160 | - | - |
From Table 3 we note that with a median annual salary of $31,790, Reno-Sparks is the highest paying city for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in state of Nevada, followed by Las Vegas-Paradise (median annual salary $31,150). In comparison, the median annual salary of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Reno-Sparks is 2.0 percent (2.0%) higher than that in Las Vegas-Paradise.
| Cities/Areas | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Reno-Sparks | |
| Las Vegas-Paradise | |
| Nevada nonmetropolitan area | |
| Carson City | |
| Western Central Nevada nonmetropolitan area |