Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Indiana
Ranked #40 of 51 · IN
10% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $36,310 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $36,420
Employment 2,810
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,580P25 $32,340 Median $36,420P75 $38,470P90 $44,780
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Indiana earn between $29,580 and $44,780. The blue band is the middle 50% (P25–P75); the dot marks the median.
Compared to the U.S.
The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Indiana is $36,310, about 10% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Indiana
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN | $37,330 | $37,300 | 980 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $37,320 | $37,700 | 150 |
| Elkhart-Goshen, IN | $36,530 | $37,310 | 50 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI | $36,240 | $36,290 | 140 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $35,930 | $35,930 | 170 |
| Michigan City-La Porte, IN | $35,880 | $34,820 | 70 |
| Evansville, IN | $35,570 | $34,770 | 90 |
| Southern Indiana nonmetropolitan area | $35,360 | $33,890 | 150 |
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