The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Boise City, ID is $36,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,880.
Pay spans roughly $28,940 at the 10th percentile to $45,970 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.39 per hour. An estimated 400 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Boise City, ID.
| Median (annual) | $36,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.39 |
| 10th percentile | $28,940 |
| 90th percentile | $45,970 |
| Employment | 400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.