The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Iowa is $31,200 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,410.
Pay spans roughly $28,930 at the 10th percentile to $45,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.00 per hour. An estimated 1,040 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Iowa.
| Median (annual) | $31,200 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.00 |
| 10th percentile | $28,930 |
| 90th percentile | $45,320 |
| Employment | 1,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.