Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$37,320
↑ 63.5% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 63.5% since 2011 ($22,830 → $37,320)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $37,320
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 4.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +11%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,320 | +2.4% |
| 2023 | $36,440 | +4.9% |
| 2022 | $34,740 | +16.7% |
| 2021 | $29,780 | -0.5% |
| 2020 | $29,930 | +4.7% |
| 2019 | $28,590 | +3.8% |
| 2018 | $27,540 | +5.4% |
| 2017 | $26,140 | +3.5% |
| 2016 | $25,250 | +3.7% |
| 2015 | $24,360 | +2.4% |
| 2014 | $23,790 | +1.0% |
| 2013 | $23,550 | +1.8% |
| 2012 | $23,130 | +1.3% |
| 2011 | $22,830 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.