Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in United States
The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary is $38,150 a year, from official US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) data · updated May 2025.
Pay distribution · p10 to p90
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary by region
Pay trend
Up 8.1% from 2023 to 2025.
Source: US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) · updated May 2025 · methodology
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary FAQs
What is the average Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in United States?
The median Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in United States is $38,150 per year, based on US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018) (updated May 2025). Half of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss earn more than this and half earn less.
How much does a Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers earn per year in the US?
Pay typically ranges from about $30,120 for lower earners (10th percentile) to $49,150 for top earners (90th percentile), with a median of $38,150.
Do Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries vary by region in the US?
Yes. Pay varies across United States - California is among the highest at $46,260, with other areas sitting lower. See the regional breakdown above for the full picture.
Where does this Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary data come from?
These figures come from official statistics - US BLS OEWS (national, SOC 2018), last updated May 2025. Rung only shows verified data and never invented or crowd-sourced numbers.