The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Eugene-Springfield, OR is $37,900 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,700.
Pay spans roughly $35,090 at the 10th percentile to $45,620 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.22 per hour. An estimated 280 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Eugene-Springfield, OR.
| Median (annual) | $37,900 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,700 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.22 |
| 10th percentile | $35,090 |
| 90th percentile | $45,620 |
| Employment | 280 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.