The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Harrisonburg, VA is $34,850 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,920.
Pay spans roughly $30,660 at the 10th percentile to $44,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.76 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Harrisonburg, VA.
| Median (annual) | $34,850 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,920 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.76 |
| 10th percentile | $30,660 |
| 90th percentile | $44,440 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.