Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (31-9096) in Connecticut



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State of Connecticut (1Q 2018)
All Industry
Estimated employment		660
Mean wage		$17.66
Entry wage		$12.07
10th percentile wage		$11.04
50th percentile wage		$15.21
90th percentile wage		$29.29

Top Employing Industries
Industry	Employment Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	530	80.9%
Educational Services	110	16.1%
Personal and Laundry Services	20	2.7%

Best Paying Industries
Industry	Employment Median Wage
Educational Services	110	$28.42
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services	530	$14.45
Personal and Laundry Services	20	$12.07

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (31-9096)

Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" (39-2021).


Median Wage History
Year	This Occupation		Compared to Occupational Group		Difference
Current	$15.21		$16.46		-$1.25
2017	$15.02	+1.3%	$16.25	+1.3%	-$1.23
2016	$14.54	+3.3%	$15.73	+3.3%	-$1.19
2015	$14.04	+3.5%	$15.20	+3.5%	-$1.15
2014	$13.80	+1.7%	$14.94	+1.7%	-$1.13
2013	$13.53	+2.0%	$14.64	+2.0%	-$1.11
2012	$13.36	+1.3%	$14.46	+1.3%	-$1.09
2011	$13.16	+1.5%	$14.24	+1.5%	-$1.08
2010	$12.98	+1.4%	$14.05	+1.4%	-$1.06
2009	$12.84	+1.1%	$13.90	+1.1%	-$1.05
Year	This Occupation		Compared to All Occupations		Difference
Current	$15.21		$22.55		-$7.34
2017	$15.02	+1.3%	$22.31	+1.1%	-$7.29
2016	$14.54	+3.3%	$21.71	+2.8%	-$7.17
2015	$14.04	+3.5%	$21.22	+2.3%	-$7.17
2014	$13.80	+1.7%	$20.77	+2.1%	-$6.96
2013	$13.53	+2.0%	$20.33	+2.2%	-$6.80
2012	$13.36	+1.3%	$19.92	+2.1%	-$6.56
2011	$13.16	+1.5%	$19.58	+1.7%	-$6.41
2010	$12.98	+1.4%	$19.27	+1.6%	-$6.29
2009	$12.84	+1.1%	$18.95	+1.7%	-$6.10

Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2018

Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.


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