The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Jackson, MI is $35,180 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,100.
Pay spans roughly $29,140 at the 10th percentile to $42,030 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.91 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Jackson, MI.
| Median (annual) | $35,180 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.91 |
| 10th percentile | $29,140 |
| 90th percentile | $42,030 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.