The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Altoona, PA is $34,290 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,870.
Pay spans roughly $29,400 at the 10th percentile to $38,000 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.49 per hour. An estimated 30 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Altoona, PA.
| Median (annual) | $34,290 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,870 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.49 |
| 10th percentile | $29,400 |
| 90th percentile | $38,000 |
| Employment | 30 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.