The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Joplin, MO-KS is $35,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,230.
Pay spans roughly $29,070 at the 10th percentile to $36,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.87 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Joplin, MO-KS.
| Median (annual) | $35,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.87 |
| 10th percentile | $29,070 |
| 90th percentile | $36,670 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.