The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Erie, PA is $34,950 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,650.
Pay spans roughly $29,320 at the 10th percentile to $43,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.80 per hour. An estimated 90 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Erie, PA.
| Median (annual) | $34,950 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,650 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.80 |
| 10th percentile | $29,320 |
| 90th percentile | $43,430 |
| Employment | 90 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.