DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 73 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 114,190 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oklahoma State University | $29,000 | 10 | -22.3% |
| 2 | Washington State University | $27,150 | 5 | -27.3% |
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Salary by Metro Area
| Metro Area | Median | vs National | Filings | Employers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater, OK | $29,000 | -1.2% | 10 | 1 |
Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | $39,996 | -12.1% | 1 |
| Louisiana | $39,484 | +34.9% | 2 |
| Arizona | $38,700 | +1.2% | 1 |
| West Virginia | $35,589 | +9.1% | 1 |
| California | $33,571 | -26.2% | 5 |
| South Carolina | $31,080 | -12.9% | 2 |
| Kentucky | $30,900 | -5.2% | 1 |
| Mississippi | $30,000 | +0.9% | 2 |
| Alaska | $29,286 | -22% | 1 |
| Florida | $29,100 | -21.8% | 10 |
| Oklahoma | $29,000 | -2.5% | 10 |
| Washington | $27,150 | -37.7% | 4 |
| New Jersey | $25,110 | -41.5% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $23,920 | -34.8% | 1 |
| Ohio | $23,088 | -33.7% | 1 |
| Texas | $21,840 | -28.2% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions, 18% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 64% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Not specified | $29,000 |
| Washington State University | Not specified | $27,150 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 73 DOL filings, the median salary for a Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers is $29,359, ranging from $26,000 to $34,986.
The 90th percentile salary is $48,150 according to BLS data.
Based on DOL filings, Stillwater, OK offers the highest median at $29,000.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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