The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Hot Springs, AR is $28,830 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,710.
Pay spans roughly $26,110 at the 10th percentile to $37,400 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.86 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Hot Springs, AR.
| Median (annual) | $28,830 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,710 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.86 |
| 10th percentile | $26,110 |
| 90th percentile | $37,400 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.