Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Nebraska
Ranked #42 of 51 · NE
10.8% below U.S. average
Mean annual salary $35,980 ≈ $17/hr
Median annual salary $36,100
Employment 900
Salary Distribution (10th–90th percentile)
P10 $29,930P25 $34,130 Median $36,100P75 $37,750P90 $42,050
About 80% of veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss in Nebraska earn between $29,930 and $42,050. 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 Nebraska is $35,980, about 10.8% below the U.S. average ($40,340). That works out to roughly $17/hr at 2,080 hours per year.
Metro Areas in Nebraska
| Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln, NE | $36,870 | $36,310 | 150 |
| Omaha, NE-IA | $36,840 | $37,340 | 430 |
| South Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $35,600 | $34,400 | 190 |
| Northeast Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $35,560 | $34,410 | 80 |
| Northwest Nebraska nonmetropolitan area | $35,380 | $34,410 | 40 |
| Grand Island, NE | $34,920 | $34,870 | 50 |
← Back to all veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers states