The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is $33,930 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,770.
Pay spans roughly $26,810 at the 10th percentile to $43,050 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.31 per hour. An estimated 180 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC.
| Median (annual) | $33,930 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,770 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.31 |
| 10th percentile | $26,810 |
| 90th percentile | $43,050 |
| Employment | 180 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.