The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in District of Columbia is $43,580 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $45,340.
Pay spans roughly $36,260 at the 10th percentile to $56,730 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.95 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in District of Columbia.
| Median (annual) | $43,580 |
| Mean (annual) | $45,340 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.95 |
| 10th percentile | $36,260 |
| 90th percentile | $56,730 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.