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Job outlook for vet assistants in the United States
Vet assistant job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected vet assistant job growth rate is 19% from 2018-2028.
About 20,000 new jobs for vet assistants are projected over the next decade.
Vet assistant salaries have increased 19% for vet assistants in the last 5 years.
There are over 73,201 vet assistants currently employed in the United States.
There are 6,591 active vet assistant job openings in the US.
The average vet assistant salary is $30,687.
Are vet assistant jobs in demand?
Yes, vet assistant jobs are in demand. Vet assistant demand is projected to grow 19% from 2018 to 2028.
VET Assistant job and salary trends over time
Compare the number of vet assistant jobs and the average vet assistant salary over time.
VET Assistant jobs over time
VET Assistant job growth rate over time
| Year | # Of Jobs | % Of Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 73,201 | 0.02% |
| 2020 | 71,785 | 0.02% |
| 2019 | 70,944 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 66,093 | 0.02% |
| 2017 | 62,746 | 0.02% |
Average vet assistant salary over time
VET Assistant salary by year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $30,687 | $14.75 | +4.7% |
| 2024 | $29,313 | $14.09 | +3.8% |
| 2023 | $28,236 | $13.58 | +5.4% |
| 2022 | $26,801 | $12.89 | +3.5% |
| 2021 | $25,888 | $12.45 | +3.7% |
VET Assistant jobs by state
The map below shows you the number of vet assistant job openings in each state. The darker areas on the map show where vet assistants earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
Average Salary: Job Openings:
Most common states for vet assistants
| Rank | State | Population | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida | 20,984,400 | 624 | 3% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 239 | 3% |
| 3 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 164 | 3% |
| 4 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 36 | 3% |
| 5 | California | 39,536,653 | 668 | 2% |
| 6 | Georgia | 10,429,379 | 226 | 2% |
| 7 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 165 | 2% |
| 8 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 162 | 2% |
| 9 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 141 | 2% |
| 10 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 122 | 2% |
| 11 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 117 | 2% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 102 | 2% |
| 13 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 77 | 2% |
| 14 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 73 | 2% |
| 15 | Iowa | 3,145,711 | 49 | 2% |
| 16 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 23 | 2% |
| 17 | Delaware | 961,939 | 17 | 2% |
| 18 | Alaska | 739,795 | 12 | 2% |
| 19 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 11 | 2% |
| 20 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 36 | 1% |
Most common cities for vet assistants
| Rank | City | # of Jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duluth | 5 | 17% | $25,060 |
| 2 | Woburn | 5 | 13% | $32,173 |
| 3 | Littleton | 5 | 11% | $28,595 |
| 4 | Alameda | 4 | 5% | $36,183 |
| 5 | Irvine | 9 | 3% | $34,696 |
| 6 | Oceanside | 6 | 3% | $34,500 |
| 7 | Cape Coral | 5 | 3% | $25,301 |
| 8 | Atlanta | 10 | 2% | $25,042 |
| 9 | Miami | 8 | 2% | $25,104 |
| 10 | Colorado Springs | 7 | 2% | $28,578 |
| 11 | Tampa | 7 | 2% | $25,415 |
| 12 | Orlando | 5 | 2% | $25,393 |
| 13 | Saint Petersburg | 5 | 2% | $25,417 |
| 14 | San Diego | 12 | 1% | $34,371 |
| 15 | Charlotte | 7 | 1% | $27,288 |
| 16 | Jacksonville | 6 | 1% | $25,825 |
| 17 | Las Vegas | 6 | 1% | $29,785 |
| 18 | Raleigh | 6 | 1% | $27,597 |
| 19 | Chicago | 8 | 0% | $27,539 |
| 20 | Los Angeles | 8 | 0% | $34,893 |