The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Anchorage, AK is $39,020 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,630.
Pay spans roughly $29,560 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 $18.76 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Anchorage, AK.
| Median (annual) | $39,020 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,630 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.76 |
| 10th percentile | $29,560 |
| 90th percentile | $54,820 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.