The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Jonesboro, AR is $29,710 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $32,790.
Pay spans roughly $28,330 at the 10th percentile to $41,290 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $14.28 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Jonesboro, AR.
| Median (annual) | $29,710 |
| Mean (annual) | $32,790 |
| Median (hourly) | $14.28 |
| 10th percentile | $28,330 |
| 90th percentile | $41,290 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.