The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Columbus, OH is $35,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,200.
Pay spans roughly $29,810 at the 10th percentile to $46,120 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.11 per hour. An estimated 1,030 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Columbus, OH.
| Median (annual) | $35,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,200 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.11 |
| 10th percentile | $29,810 |
| 90th percentile | $46,120 |
| Employment | 1,030 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.