The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Alaska is $37,530 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,950.
Pay spans roughly $29,390 at the 10th percentile to $54,820 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.05 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Alaska.
| Median (annual) | $37,530 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,950 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.05 |
| 10th percentile | $29,390 |
| 90th percentile | $54,820 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.