What are the main factors that influence an Animal Technician Associate's salary?

The primary factors are: 1) Experience Level, 2) Geographic Location, 3) Education/Skills, 4) Company Size & Industry

What industry pays the highest salary for Animal Technician Associate?

The Biotechnology industry offers the highest average compensation for Animal Technician Associate roles, with salaries approximately 25% above the market median.

How does experience change An Animal Technician Associate's salary?

An Animal Technician Associate's salary grows with experience: starting around $69,323 for beginners, reaching about $102,909 at mid-level, and approach $171,353 for experts.

What are the highest paying states for an Animal Technician Associate?

Animal Technician Associate salary varies significantly by state. The top 3 highest paying states for Animal Technician Associate roles are District of Columbia $88,654, California $88,317, Massachusetts $87,140. These tech hubs typically pay 10-15% above the national average.

How much do different types of Animal Technician Associate roles make?

Salaries for Animal Technician Associate level roles vary by specialization: Animal Research Associate: $148,357; Animal Center Technician: $51,464; Lab Animal Technician: $49,033; Animal Health Associate: $43,215; Animal Health Technician: $42,229.

Animal Technician Associate Salary in New Jersey

How much does an Animal Technician Associate make in New Jersey? As of September 01, 2026, the average salary for an Animal Technician Associate in New Jersey is $86,788 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $42.

However, an Animal Technician Associate's salary can vary significantly. Here's a look at the typical salary range:

Top Earners (90th percentile): $103,989
Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $79,448 to $95,791
Entry-Level (10th percentile): $72,766

10% $72,766

50% (Median) $86,788

90% $103,989

Animal Technician Associate Salaries by Percentile

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,791	$7,983	$1,842	$46
Average	$86,788	$7,232	$1,669	$42
25th Percentile	$79,448	$6,621	$1,528	$38

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Key Factors That Influence Animal Technician Associate Salaries

An Animal Technician Associate's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Animal Technician Associate Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Animal Technician Associate's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $69,323
Early Career (1-2 years): $84,912
Mid-Level (2-4 years): $102,909
Senior-Level (5-8 years): $141,169
Expert (over 8 years): $171,353

Job Role	Years of Experience	Average Salary
Motion Graphic Design Specialist I	less than 1 year	$69,323
Animal Technician Associate	1-2 years	$84,912
Motion Graphic Design Specialist III	2-4 years	$102,909
Motion Graphic Design Specialist IV	5-8 years	$141,169
Motion Graphic Design Specialist V	over 8 years	$171,353

How Do Animal Technician Associate Salaries Vary from State to State?

Your salary can change significantly depending on where you work. States with a higher cost of living and strong industrial sectors often pay more to attract Animal Technician Associates. For example, consider the average annual salaries in these key locations:

District of Columbia: $88,654.
California: $88,317.
Massachusetts: $87,140.

District of Columbia $88,654 California $88,317 Massachusetts $87,140 Washington $86,820 New Jersey $86,788 Alaska $86,676 Connecticut $85,571 New York $85,122

Hawaii $83,689 Rhode Island $83,017 Maryland $82,560 Minnesota $81,936 Colorado $81,695 Illinois $81,615 Oregon $81,311 Delaware $81,087

New Hampshire $80,946 Virginia $80,630 Pennsylvania $79,710 Nevada $79,245 North Dakota $79,093 Michigan $78,853 Wisconsin $78,765 Vermont $78,589

Texas $78,100 Maine $78,068 Arizona $78,020 Ohio $77,964 Georgia $77,228 Indiana $76,859 Wyoming $76,787 Utah $76,675

Iowa $76,627 Kansas $76,243 Louisiana $76,131 North Carolina $76,091 Missouri $76,075 Florida $75,762 Montana $75,594 Nebraska $75,434

Kentucky $75,346 South Carolina $75,026 Tennessee $74,825 Idaho $74,745 New Mexico $74,161 Oklahoma $74,033 Alabama $73,560 South Dakota $72,768

Arkansas $72,335 West Virginia $72,103 Mississippi $71,406

Top Paying Cities for Animal Technician Associate

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

Maywood: $90,931
Teterboro: $90,966
Alpine: $90,930

Maywood, NJ $90,931

Teterboro, NJ $90,966

Alpine, NJ $90,930

Bergenfield, NJ $90,984

Closter, NJ $90,988

Cresskill, NJ $90,986

Demarest, NJ $90,984

Dumont, NJ $91,012

Emerson, NJ $91,047

Englewood, NJ $90,979

Englewood Cliffs, NJ $91,012

Harrington Park, NJ $91,000

Haworth, NJ $91,026

Hillsdale, NJ $91,032

Little Ferry, NJ $91,007

Lodi, NJ $90,941

Montvale, NJ $90,964

New Milford, NJ $91,022

Northvale, NJ $90,935

Norwood, NJ $90,964

Oradell, NJ $91,059

Palisades Park, NJ $91,070

Paramus, NJ $91,071

Park Ridge, NJ $90,993

Ridgefield, NJ $91,164

Ridgefield Park, NJ $90,972

River Edge, NJ $91,027

Rochelle Park, NJ $90,959

Saddle Brook, NJ $90,970

Teaneck, NJ $90,935

Tenafly, NJ $90,981

Clementon, NJ $83,527

Columbus, NJ $86,078

Deepwater, NJ $81,016

Ewan, NJ $82,584

Gibbsboro, NJ $83,615

Gibbstown, NJ $83,024

Glassboro, NJ $82,935

Glendora, NJ $83,552

Gloucester City, NJ $83,531

Bellmawr, NJ $83,538

Grenloch, NJ $83,374

Haddonfield, NJ $83,591

Haddon Heights, NJ $83,558

Hainesport, NJ $84,797

Hammonton, NJ $83,248

Hancocks Bridge, NJ $81,611

Harrisonville, NJ $82,109

Jobstown, NJ $85,932

Juliustown, NJ $85,789

Voorhees, NJ $83,668

Lawnside, NJ $83,604

Willingboro, NJ $84,871

Lumberton, NJ $84,795

Magnolia, NJ $83,587

Manahawkin, NJ $84,288

Mantua, NJ $83,257

Maple Shade, NJ $83,761

Marlton, NJ $83,841

Mount Laurel, NJ $84,240

Medford, NJ $84,190

Mickleton, NJ $82,911

Moorestown, NJ $84,133

Mount Ephraim, NJ $83,540

Mount Holly, NJ $85,284

Mount Royal, NJ $83,269

Mullica Hill, NJ $82,676

National Park, NJ $83,506

New Lisbon, NJ $85,272

Palmyra, NJ $83,698

Paulsboro, NJ $83,377

Pedricktown, NJ $81,209

Pemberton, NJ $85,352

Penns Grove, NJ $81,066

Pennsville, NJ $81,113

Pitman, NJ $83,075

Quinton, NJ $81,614

Rancocas, NJ $84,850

Richwood, NJ $82,923

Riverside, NJ $84,401

Riverton, NJ $83,856

Runnemede, NJ $83,548

Salem, NJ $81,550

Sewell, NJ $83,219

Sicklerville, NJ $83,286

Somerdale, NJ $83,578

Stratford, NJ $83,563

Swedesboro, NJ $81,930

Thorofare, NJ $83,486

Tuckerton, NJ $83,836

Vincentown, NJ $84,389

Waterford Works, NJ $83,412

Wenonah, NJ $83,378

West Berlin, NJ $83,620

West Creek, NJ $84,105

Westville, NJ $83,521

Williamstown, NJ $83,096

Winslow, NJ $83,189

West Deptford, NJ $83,488

Westwood, NJ $91,010

Woodbury Heights, NJ $83,442

Township Of Washington, NJ $91,054

Woodcliff Lake, NJ $91,012

Red Bank, NJ $88,815

Shrewsbury, NJ $88,480

Fort Monmouth, NJ $88,362

Fair Haven, NJ $88,922

Adelphia, NJ $87,513

Allenhurst, NJ $87,553

Asbury Park, NJ $87,767

Belmar, NJ $86,954

Atlantic Highlands, NJ $89,403

Avon By The Sea, NJ $87,135

Belford, NJ $89,461

Bradley Beach, NJ $87,256

Cliffwood, NJ $89,710

Colts Neck, NJ $88,308

Deal, NJ $87,693

Eatontown, NJ $88,276

Englishtown, NJ $88,397

Farmingdale, NJ $87,504

Freehold, NJ $87,697

Hazlet, NJ $89,521

Howell, NJ $86,931

Highlands, NJ $89,833

Holmdel, NJ $89,124

Keansburg, NJ $89,584

Keyport, NJ $89,798

Leonardo, NJ $89,381

Lincroft, NJ $88,734

Little Silver, NJ $88,641

Long Branch, NJ $88,212

Marlboro, NJ $88,714

Matawan, NJ $89,557

Middletown, NJ $89,201

Monmouth Beach, NJ $88,685

Morganville, NJ $89,074

Navesink, NJ $89,138

Neptune, NJ $87,484

Oakhurst, NJ $87,827

Ocean Grove, NJ $87,331

Oceanport, NJ $88,424

Port Monmouth, NJ $89,560

Rumson, NJ $89,088

Spring Lake, NJ $86,832

Tennent, NJ $88,439

West Long Branch, NJ $88,099

Wickatunk, NJ $88,979

Dover, NJ $88,734

Mine Hill, NJ $88,453

Picatinny Arsenal, NJ $88,937

Allamuchy, NJ $86,904

Andover, NJ $86,902

Augusta, NJ $86,675

Belvidere, NJ $84,888

Blairstown, NJ $85,028

Branchville, NJ $85,472

Montague, NJ $85,418

Budd Lake, NJ $87,530

Woodstown, NJ $81,765

Camden, NJ $83,535

Audubon, NJ $83,551

Oaklyn, NJ $83,543

Collingswood, NJ $83,559

Merchantville, NJ $83,588

Pennsauken, NJ $83,587

Absecon, NJ $84,140

Avalon, NJ $82,840

Brigantine, NJ $84,158

Cape May, NJ $82,327

Cape May Court House, NJ $82,652

Cape May Point, NJ $82,202

Cologne, NJ $83,772

Dennisville, NJ $82,863

Egg Harbor City, NJ $83,573

Elwood, NJ $83,266

Goshen, NJ $82,535

Green Creek, NJ $82,499

Middlesex, NJ $89,622

Milford, NJ $84,253

Milltown, NJ $89,815

Monmouth Junction, NJ $89,232

Neshanic Station, NJ $89,525

Piscataway, NJ $89,799

Old Bridge, NJ $89,393

Oldwick, NJ $89,425

Parlin, NJ $89,756

Perth Amboy, NJ $89,674

Fords, NJ $89,634

Phillipsburg, NJ $83,435

Pittstown, NJ $87,219

Quakertown, NJ $87,681

Raritan, NJ $89,566

Readington, NJ $89,547

Sayreville, NJ $89,758

Somerset, NJ $89,566

Somerville, NJ $89,562

South Amboy, NJ $89,754

South Bound Brook, NJ $89,726

South River, NJ $89,793

Spotswood, NJ $89,622

Stanton, NJ $89,355

Stewartsville, NJ $84,234

Three Bridges, NJ $89,358

Whitehouse, NJ $89,484

Whitehouse Station, NJ $89,501

Zarephath, NJ $89,616

New Brunswick, NJ $89,823

North Brunswick, NJ $89,795

Highland Park, NJ $89,820

Elizabeth, NJ $90,292

Roselle, NJ $90,002

Roselle Park, NJ $90,077

Hillside, NJ $90,235

Elizabethport, NJ $90,286

Allendale, NJ $90,986

Bloomingdale, NJ $90,196

Butler, NJ $90,086

Elmwood Park, NJ $90,988

Fair Lawn, NJ $91,040

Franklin, NJ $87,765

Franklin Lakes, NJ $90,946

Glenwood, NJ $87,444

Hamburg, NJ $87,589

Haskell, NJ $90,368

Hewitt, NJ $88,862

Highland Lakes, NJ $88,300

Ho Ho Kus, NJ $91,040

Little Falls, NJ $90,953

Mc Afee, NJ $87,356

Mahwah, NJ $90,615

Midland Park, NJ $91,016

Newfoundland, NJ $89,308

Oakland, NJ $90,778

Oak Ridge, NJ $88,774

Ogdensburg, NJ $87,866

Pequannock, NJ $90,859

Pompton Lakes, NJ $90,654

Pompton Plains, NJ $90,727

Ramsey, NJ $90,943

Ridgewood, NJ $91,046

Glen Rock, NJ $91,044

Ringwood, NJ $90,061

Riverdale, NJ $90,485

Saddle River, NJ $90,980

Stockholm, NJ $88,458

Sussex, NJ $86,587

Vernon, NJ $87,701

Waldwick, NJ $91,012

Wanaque, NJ $90,301

Wayne, NJ $90,923

West Milford, NJ $89,436

Wyckoff, NJ $90,992

Paterson, NJ $90,980

Hawthorne, NJ $91,011

Haledon, NJ $90,984

Totowa, NJ $90,942

Hackensack, NJ $90,919

Bogota, NJ $90,926

Hasbrouck Heights, NJ $90,948

Leonia, NJ $91,002

Buttzville, NJ $84,986

South Hackensack, NJ $90,930

Hillsborough, NJ $89,554

Leeds Point, NJ $83,966

Califon, NJ $88,760

Changewater, NJ $86,880

Columbia, NJ $84,371

Delaware, NJ $84,582

Denville, NJ $89,417

Flanders, NJ $88,105

Glasser, NJ $88,009

Great Meadows, NJ $86,313

Greendell, NJ $86,452

Hackettstown, NJ $87,217

Hibernia, NJ $89,224

Hopatcong, NJ $87,818

Hope, NJ $85,548

Ironia, NJ $88,767

Johnsonburg, NJ $86,067

Kenvil, NJ $88,276

Lafayette, NJ $87,125

Lake Hopatcong, NJ $88,201

Landing, NJ $87,844

Layton, NJ $84,857

Ledgewood, NJ $87,876

Long Valley, NJ $88,197

Middleville, NJ $85,305

Mount Arlington, NJ $88,136

Netcong, NJ $87,661

Newton, NJ $86,211

Oxford, NJ $86,340

Port Murray, NJ $87,126

Rockaway, NJ $89,311

Randolph, NJ $88,706

Schooleys Mountain, NJ $87,771

Sparta, NJ $87,803

Stanhope, NJ $87,370

Stillwater, NJ $85,663

Succasunna, NJ $88,227

Swartswood, NJ $85,722

Mount Tabor, NJ $89,489

Tranquility, NJ $86,701

Vienna, NJ $86,687

Wallpack Center, NJ $83,958

Washington, NJ $85,807

Wharton, NJ $88,421

Summit, NJ $90,153

Basking Ridge, NJ $89,617

Bedminster, NJ $89,585

Berkeley Heights, NJ $89,911

Bernardsville, NJ $89,357

Brookside, NJ $88,798

Cedar Knolls, NJ $89,762

Chatham, NJ $89,959

Chester, NJ $88,795

Far Hills, NJ $89,688

Florham Park, NJ $90,301

Gillette, NJ $89,738

Gladstone, NJ $89,268

Green Village, NJ $89,702

East Hanover, NJ $90,517

Liberty Corner, NJ $89,645

Lyons, NJ $89,709

Madison, NJ $90,046

Mendham, NJ $88,929

Millington, NJ $89,504

Morris Plains, NJ $89,509

Morristown, NJ $89,366

Convent Station, NJ $89,947

Mount Freedom, NJ $88,786

New Providence, NJ $89,982

New Vernon, NJ $89,501

Peapack, NJ $89,446

Pluckemin, NJ $89,586

Pottersville, NJ $89,228

Stirling, NJ $89,578

Whippany, NJ $90,011

Alloway, NJ $81,912

Cherry Hill, NJ $83,633

Atco, NJ $83,606

Barnegat, NJ $84,307

Barnegat Light, NJ $84,351

Barrington, NJ $83,571

Beach Haven, NJ $84,106

Berlin, NJ $83,465

Beverly, NJ $84,857

Birmingham, NJ $85,323

Blackwood, NJ $83,387

Bridgeport, NJ $81,992

Browns Mills, NJ $85,346

Burlington, NJ $85,660

Cedar Brook, NJ $83,324

Chatsworth, NJ $84,058

Clarksboro, NJ $83,177

Roosevelt, NJ $87,271

Rosemont, NJ $86,022

Sergeantsville, NJ $87,029

Linwood, NJ $84,032

Marmora, NJ $83,594

New Gretna, NJ $83,735

Northfield, NJ $84,129

Ocean City, NJ $83,754

Ocean View, NJ $83,254

Oceanville, NJ $83,987

Pleasantville, NJ $84,173

Egg Harbor Township, NJ $83,825

Pomona, NJ $83,886

Port Republic, NJ $83,817

Rio Grande, NJ $82,451

Sea Isle City, NJ $83,119

Somers Point, NJ $83,892

South Dennis, NJ $82,808

South Seaville, NJ $83,001

Stone Harbor, NJ $82,599

Strathmere, NJ $83,405

Tuckahoe, NJ $83,050

Villas, NJ $82,477

Whitesboro, NJ $82,404

Wildwood, NJ $82,471

Woodbine, NJ $82,971

Bridgeton, NJ $82,663

Buena, NJ $83,123

Cedarville, NJ $82,729

Clayton, NJ $82,932

Deerfield Street, NJ $82,874

Delmont, NJ $82,797

Dividing Creek, NJ $82,639

Dorchester, NJ $82,912

Dorothy, NJ $83,073

Elmer, NJ $82,881

Estell Manor, NJ $83,081

Fairton, NJ $82,945

Fortescue, NJ $82,629

Franklinville, NJ $83,057

Greenwich, NJ $82,144

Heislerville, NJ $82,772

Landisville, NJ $83,146

Leesburg, NJ $82,864

Malaga, NJ $83,114

Mauricetown, NJ $82,895

Mays Landing, NJ $83,190

Millville, NJ $83,060

Milmay, NJ $83,071

Minotola, NJ $83,203

Mizpah, NJ $83,227

Monroeville, NJ $82,656

Newfield, NJ $83,161

Newport, NJ $82,768

Newtonville, NJ $83,124

Norma, NJ $83,092

Port Elizabeth, NJ $82,952

Port Norris, NJ $82,804

Richland, NJ $83,117

Rosenhayn, NJ $83,145

Shiloh, NJ $82,450

Vineland, NJ $83,209

Atlantic City, NJ $84,250

Margate City, NJ $84,178

Longport, NJ $84,066

Ventnor City, NJ $84,248

Allentown, NJ $86,665

Belle Mead, NJ $89,435

Blawenburg, NJ $88,675

Bordentown, NJ $86,419

Millstone Township, NJ $87,085

Cookstown, NJ $86,135

Cranbury, NJ $88,294

Cream Ridge, NJ $86,698

Chesterfield, NJ $86,357

Florence, NJ $86,235

Hightstown, NJ $87,296

Hopewell, NJ $87,921

Imlaystown, NJ $86,836

Jackson, NJ $86,576

Kingston, NJ $88,887

Lambertville, NJ $86,501

New Egypt, NJ $86,014

Pennington, NJ $86,680

Plainsboro, NJ $87,826

Princeton, NJ $88,036

Skillman, NJ $88,916

Stockton, NJ $86,266

Titusville, NJ $86,491

Windsor, NJ $86,929

Wrightstown, NJ $86,182

Trenton, NJ $86,404

Fort Dix, NJ $85,921

Lawrence Township, NJ $86,542

Lakewood, NJ $86,254

Allenwood, NJ $86,882

Bayville, NJ $84,990

Beachwood, NJ $85,216

Brick, NJ $85,831

Brielle, NJ $86,449

Forked River, NJ $84,777

Island Heights, NJ $85,094

Lakehurst, NJ $86,081

Lanoka Harbor, NJ $84,568

Lavallette, NJ $85,417

Manasquan, NJ $86,556

Mantoloking, NJ $85,660

Normandy Beach, NJ $85,430

Ocean Gate, NJ $84,951

Pine Beach, NJ $85,160

Point Pleasant Beach, NJ $86,185

Sea Girt, NJ $86,661

Seaside Heights, NJ $84,809

Seaside Park, NJ $84,105

Toms River, NJ $85,347

Waretown, NJ $84,260

Manchester Township, NJ $85,668

Annandale, NJ $88,387

Asbury, NJ $85,808

Baptistown, NJ $86,332

Bloomsbury, NJ $84,296

Bound Brook, NJ $89,694

Bridgewater, NJ $89,578

Broadway, NJ $85,211

Clinton, NJ $87,806

Dayton, NJ $89,264

Dunellen, NJ $89,754

East Brunswick, NJ $89,796

Edison, NJ $89,784

Flagtown, NJ $89,562

Flemington, NJ $88,778

Franklin Park, NJ $89,643

Kendall Park, NJ $89,578

Frenchtown, NJ $85,889

Glen Gardner, NJ $87,504

Hampton, NJ $86,908

Helmetta, NJ $89,513

High Bridge, NJ $88,164

Iselin, NJ $89,622

Monroe Township, NJ $88,951

Keasbey, NJ $89,675

Lebanon, NJ $89,166

Little York, NJ $85,389

Manville, NJ $89,590

Martinsville, NJ $89,658

Metuchen, NJ $89,650

Princeton Junction, NJ $86,922

Ringoes, NJ $88,385

Rocky Hill, NJ $89,075

Roebling, NJ $86,267

Bayonne, NJ $90,654

Bloomfield, NJ $90,739

Fairfield, NJ $90,790

Boonton, NJ $90,036

Caldwell, NJ $90,767

Carteret, NJ $89,759

Cedar Grove, NJ $90,892

Cliffside Park, NJ $91,444

Clifton, NJ $90,988

Cranford, NJ $89,898

East Orange, NJ $90,289

Edgewater, NJ $91,431

Essex Fells, NJ $90,694

Fairview, NJ $91,405

Fanwood, NJ $89,769

Fort Lee, NJ $91,116

Garfield, NJ $90,981

Garwood, NJ $89,818

Glen Ridge, NJ $90,638

Harrison, NJ $90,192

Hoboken, NJ $92,157

North Arlington, NJ $90,718

Kearny, NJ $90,399

Kenilworth, NJ $90,096

Lake Hiawatha, NJ $90,371

Lincoln Park, NJ $90,830

Linden, NJ $89,886

Livingston, NJ $90,469

Maplewood, NJ $90,289

Millburn, NJ $90,270

Montclair, NJ $90,699

Verona, NJ $90,776

Montville, NJ $90,480

Mountain Lakes, NJ $89,819

North Bergen, NJ $91,843

Orange, NJ $90,320

West Orange, NJ $90,464

Parsippany, NJ $90,142

Passaic, NJ $90,991

Wallington, NJ $90,989

Pine Brook, NJ $90,685

Warren, NJ $89,753

Plainfield, NJ $89,741

Port Reading, NJ $89,682

Rahway, NJ $89,664

Clark, NJ $89,672

Colonia, NJ $89,624

Roseland, NJ $90,622

Watchung, NJ $89,803

Rutherford, NJ $90,986

Lyndhurst, NJ $90,912

Carlstadt, NJ $91,064

East Rutherford, NJ $91,037

Moonachie, NJ $91,011

Wood Ridge, NJ $90,980

Scotch Plains, NJ $89,729

Sewaren, NJ $89,666

Short Hills, NJ $90,319

South Orange, NJ $90,305

South Plainfield, NJ $89,713

Springfield, NJ $90,115

Towaco, NJ $90,617

Union, NJ $90,218

Weehawken, NJ $92,157

Union City, NJ $92,094

Vauxhall, NJ $90,266

Westfield, NJ $89,804

Mountainside, NJ $89,971

West New York, NJ $92,037

Secaucus, NJ $91,483

Woodbridge, NJ $89,630

Jersey City, NJ $91,593

Newark, NJ $90,183

Belleville, NJ $90,606

Nutley, NJ $90,931

Irvington, NJ $90,228

Avenel, NJ $89,644

Animal Technician Associate Salary by Industry: Top Paying Sectors

For Animal Technician Associate roles, the industry you choose can affect earning potential by as much as 70% (the gap between the highest and lowest paying industries). Data shows that the Biotechnology and Energy & Utilities sectors offer the strongest compensation, at 25% above the average. In contrast, Animal Technician Associate positions in Transportation or Hospitality & Leisure typically offer lower base pay, as these industries often view Animal Technician Associate as a support function rather than a direct revenue driver.

The top paying industries for an Animal Technician Associate

Industry Sector	Average Annual Salary	Average Hourly Rate	Pay vs.Avg
Biotechnology	$108,485	$52.0	25%
Energy & Utilities	$104,145	$50.0	20%
Pharmaceuticals	$104,145	$50.0	20%
Healthcare	$99,806	$48.0	15%
Aerospace & Defense	$95,467	$46.0	10%

Animal Technician Associate Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Animal Technician Associate's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

$79,448

Average $86,788/year

$95,791

$6,621

Average $7,232/month

$7,983

$1,528

Average $1,669/week

$1,842

$38

Average $42/hour

$46

	Annual Salary	Monthly Pay	Weekly Pay	Hourly Wage
75th Percentile	$95,791	$7,983	$1,842	$46
Average	$86,788	$7,232	$1,669	$42
25th Percentile	$79,448	$6,621	$1,528	$38

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