Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Iowa
Ranked #34 of 51 · IA
8.2% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $37,050 ≈ $18/hr
Median annual salary $35,720
Employment 1,380
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,440P25 $30,590 Median $35,720P75 $39,020P90 $47,220
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Iowa earn between $29,440 and $47,220. 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 Iowa is $37,050, about 8.2% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $18/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Iowa
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ames, IA | $38,300 | $40,320 | 90 |
| Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA | $37,560 | $38,470 | 320 |
| Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL | $36,470 | $35,510 | 150 |
| Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA | $36,240 | $37,280 | 70 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $36,210 | $36,750 | 150 |
| Southwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,830 | $36,570 | 90 |
| Northwest Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,530 | $36,510 | 130 |
| Southeast Iowa nonmetropolitan area | $35,530 | $35,550 | 230 |
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