The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Bakersfield-Delano, CA is $37,880 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,110.
Pay spans roughly $35,220 at the 10th percentile to $46,280 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.21 per hour. An estimated 170 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Bakersfield-Delano, CA.
| Median (annual) | $37,880 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,110 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.21 |
| 10th percentile | $35,220 |
| 90th percentile | $46,280 |
| Employment | 170 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.