The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Columbus, GA-AL is $29,660 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,760.
Pay spans roughly $25,220 at the 10th percentile to $36,710 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.26 per hour. An estimated 80 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Columbus, GA-AL.
| Median (annual) | $29,660 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,760 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.26 |
| 10th percentile | $25,220 |
| 90th percentile | $36,710 |
| Employment | 80 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.