Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Nebraska

Median Salary

$36,100

per year

Hourly Rate

$17.36

per hour

Employment

900

in Nebraska

vs. National Avg

-5.4%

National: $38,150

📊 Compared to the national median of $38,150, Nebraska pays 5.4% LESS for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers positions.

Purchasing Power

$39,454

cost-adjusted value

Cost of Living

91.5

9% below national avg

Rent/Income

35%

Stretched

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

10th

$29,930

25th

$34,130

Median

$36,100

75th

$37,750

90th

$42,050

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