Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Ames, IA
Median Salary
$38,300
per year
Hourly Rate
$18.41
per hour
Employment
90
in Ames, IA
vs. National Avg
+0.4%
National: $38,150
📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Ames, IA pays 0.4% MORE for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.
Salary Distribution in Ames, IA
10th
$29,180
25th
$34,600
Median
$38,300
75th
$45,850
90th
$54,720
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).