The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Albany, OR is $36,280 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,370.
Pay spans roughly $35,410 at the 10th percentile to $44,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.44 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Albany, OR.
| Median (annual) | $36,280 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.44 |
| 10th percentile | $35,410 |
| 90th percentile | $44,990 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.