Average Veterinary Assistant Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Veterinary Assistant salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Veterinary Assistant Make in Mexico?

A Veterinary Assistant working in Mexico will typically earn around 320,500 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 148,300 MXN to the highest average salary of 513,300 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
320,500 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
26,708 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
148,300 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
12,358 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
513,300 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
42,775 MXN

These are average salaries for a Veterinary Assistant in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Veterinary Assistant to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Veterinary Assistant salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Veterinary Assistant Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Veterinary Assistant will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Veterinary Assistant can earn between 148,300 MXN and 513,300 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Veterinary Assistant in Mexico is 349,300 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 349,300 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 349,300 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Veterinary Assistant salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 221,500 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 221,500 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 466,300 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 466,300 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Veterinary Assistant Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average veterinary assistant salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Veterinary Assistant in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 167,100 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Veterinary Assistant salary would increase to 225,700 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Veterinary Assistant, the average salary would be 332,500 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 406,300 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Veterinary Assistant with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 440,200 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Veterinary Assistant with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 476,600 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
167,100 MXN
2-5 Years +34%
225,700 MXN
5-10 Years +48%
332,500 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
406,300 MXN
15-20 Years +9%
440,200 MXN
20+ Years +8%
476,600 MXN

Veterinary Assistant Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Veterinary Assistant in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Veterinary Assistant in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 192,600 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Veterinary Assistant in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 301,300 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Veterinary Assistant in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 504,300 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
192,600 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +57%
301,300 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +68%
504,300 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Veterinary Assistant Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male veterinary assistant will earn an average of 345,700 MXN, while a female veterinary assistant will earn around 299,500 MXN.

This means that a male veterinary assistant earns approximately 15% more than a female veterinary assistant for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
345,700 MXN
Female -15%
299,500 MXN

Veterinary Assistant Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Veterinary Assistant in Mexico is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Veterinary Assistant in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Veterinary Assistant Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Veterinary Assistant is a low bonus based job, with 33% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

67% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 0% to 4%.

Received Bonus
33%
No Bonus
67%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Veterinary Assistant

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Veterinary Assistant in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Animal Breeder Pet Care 361,500 MXN
Animal Care Worker Pet Care 239,300 MXN
Animal Caretaker Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Animal Control Officer Pet Care 259,100 MXN
Animal Health Technician Pet Care 305,600 MXN
Animal Keeper Pet Care 299,500 MXN
Animal Scientist Pet Care 529,600 MXN
Kennel Attendant Pet Care 218,900 MXN
Kennel Technician Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Pet Sitter Pet Care 194,600 MXN
Veterinarian Pet Care 475,700 MXN
Veterinary Office Manager Pet Care 516,100 MXN
Veterinary Receptionist Pet Care 237,400 MXN
Veterinary Technician Pet Care 325,900 MXN
Zoo Keeper Pet Care 301,600 MXN
Zoo Veterinarian Pet Care 485,300 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 407,300 MXN
Acuna 308,900 MXN
Aguascalientes 403,100 MXN
Boca del Rio 281,500 MXN
Buenavista 297,000 MXN
Campeche 313,700 MXN
Cancun 407,100 MXN
Celaya 359,900 MXN
Chalco 282,300 MXN
Chetumal 296,000 MXN
Chicoloapan 294,700 MXN
Chihuahua 420,800 MXN
Chilpancingo 315,700 MXN
Chimalhuacan 377,200 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 301,800 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 377,200 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 305,600 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 288,700 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 390,000 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 363,000 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 354,000 MXN
Ciudad Valles 263,900 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 352,000 MXN
Coacalco 335,100 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 308,900 MXN
Colima 277,400 MXN
Cordoba 268,900 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 363,000 MXN
Cuautla 294,700 MXN
Cuernavaca 366,200 MXN
Culiacan 407,300 MXN
Delicias 279,400 MXN
Durango 383,300 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 417,100 MXN
Ensenada 345,700 MXN
Fresnillo 266,000 MXN
General Escobedo 361,500 MXN
Gomez Palacio 351,200 MXN
Guadalajara 431,100 MXN
Guadalupe 392,300 MXN
Guaymas 261,300 MXN
Hermosillo 386,400 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 265,000 MXN
Iguala 257,700 MXN
Irapuato 354,000 MXN
Ixtapaluca 363,000 MXN
Jiutepec 294,700 MXN
La Paz 315,900 MXN
Leon 413,900 MXN
Los Mochis 341,900 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 327,800 MXN
Manzanillo 283,400 MXN
Matamoros 361,600 MXN
Mazatlan 365,400 MXN
Merida 389,200 MXN
Metepec 301,300 MXN
Mexicali 411,400 MXN
Mexico City 448,500 MXN
Minatitlan 261,300 MXN
Monclova 322,600 MXN
Monterrey 436,200 MXN
Morelia 371,100 MXN
Naucalpan 404,600 MXN
Navojoa 247,800 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 420,100 MXN
Nogales 296,000 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 376,800 MXN
Oaxaca 325,800 MXN
Ojo de Agua 320,500 MXN
Orizaba 272,800 MXN
Pachuca 322,600 MXN
Piedras Negras 275,200 MXN
Playa del Carmen 273,000 MXN
Poza Rica 286,400 MXN
Puebla 445,100 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 318,800 MXN
Queretaro 401,300 MXN
Reynosa 382,600 MXN
Salamanca 288,700 MXN
Saltillo 399,900 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 308,300 MXN
San Juan del Rio 275,800 MXN
San Luis Potosi 411,400 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 288,700 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 371,100 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 292,000 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 252,300 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 312,400 MXN
Tampico 361,600 MXN
Tapachula 314,500 MXN
Tehuacan 332,500 MXN
Tepic 345,100 MXN
Tijuana 414,000 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 377,200 MXN
Tlaquepaque 384,200 MXN
Toluca 361,500 MXN
Tonala 353,600 MXN
Torreon 372,600 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 394,800 MXN
Uruapan 327,800 MXN
Veracruz 383,300 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 345,100 MXN
Villahermosa 362,200 MXN
Xalapa 383,300 MXN
Xico 345,700 MXN
Zacatecas 275,500 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 282,300 MXN
Zapopan 437,900 MXN

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