The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Chico, CA is $43,680 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,860.
Pay spans roughly $36,440 at the 10th percentile to $47,780 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.00 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Chico, CA.
| Median (annual) | $43,680 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,860 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.00 |
| 10th percentile | $36,440 |
| 90th percentile | $47,780 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.