The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Fresno, CA is $37,590 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,150.
Pay spans roughly $35,380 at the 10th percentile to $47,040 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.07 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Fresno, CA.
| Median (annual) | $37,590 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,150 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.07 |
| 10th percentile | $35,380 |
| 90th percentile | $47,040 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.