Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Iowa

Median Salary

$35,720

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.18

per hour

Employment

1,380

in Iowa

vs. National Avg

-6.4%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Iowa pays 6.4% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$40,045

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

89.2

11% below national avg

Rent/Income

32%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Iowa

10th

$29,440

25th

$30,590

Median

$35,720

75th

$39,020

90th

$47,220

Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS).