Veterinary Assistants
In Mississippi, veterinary assistants earned a median $30,360 a year ($14.60 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 20% below the national median of $38,150. The middle 80% earned between $26,060 and $45,440. With Mississippi prices at 87.0% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $34,915 would nationally: #50 of 51 states for buying power. About 560 people work in this occupation in Mississippi. Nationally, BLS projects 9.1% job growth from 2025 to 2035 and about 23,200 openings a year (BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.10).
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Stateline Animal Clinic is seeking an experienced Veterinary Assistant to join our team and support exceptional experiences for our clients and patients across all aspects of hospital care. This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile assistant who enjoys variety in their day and wants to…
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$14.60 an hour
10th to 90th percentile
Rank #50 of 51
All states
BLS figures are employer-reported wages for all workers in the occupation (credentialed or not), before bonuses and benefits. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Buying power = median pay ÷ (state price level ÷ 100).
