Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

SOC code 31-9096 · Healthcare Support Occupations

National employment
126,580
Mean annual wage
$40,340
Mean hourly wage
$19.39
Median annual wage
$38,150
Median hourly wage
$18.34

Wage percentiles

PercentileAnnual wageHourly wage
10th percentile$30,120$14.48
25th percentile$35,660$17.15
50th percentile (median)$38,150$18.34
75th percentile$45,710$21.98
90th percentile$49,150$23.63

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024 estimates. Wage figures are BLS OEWS estimates and may not reflect current pay.