The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Gainesville, GA is $34,420 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,070.
Pay spans roughly $29,610 at the 10th percentile to $48,880 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.55 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Gainesville, GA.
| Median (annual) | $34,420 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.55 |
| 10th percentile | $29,610 |
| 90th percentile | $48,880 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.