The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Gainesville, FL is $35,840 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,270.
Pay spans roughly $28,220 at the 10th percentile to $44,100 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.23 per hour. An estimated 160 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Gainesville, FL.
| Median (annual) | $35,840 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,270 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.23 |
| 10th percentile | $28,220 |
| 90th percentile | $44,100 |
| Employment | 160 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.