The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Columbia, MO is $35,190 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,020.
Pay spans roughly $29,510 at the 10th percentile to $38,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.92 per hour. An estimated 130 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Columbia, MO.
| Median (annual) | $35,190 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,020 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.92 |
| 10th percentile | $29,510 |
| 90th percentile | $38,740 |
| Employment | 130 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.