The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Auburn-Opelika, AL is $36,610 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,420.
Pay spans roughly $27,470 at the 10th percentile to $44,590 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.60 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Auburn-Opelika, AL.
| Median (annual) | $36,610 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.60 |
| 10th percentile | $27,470 |
| 90th percentile | $44,590 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.