The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN is $34,740 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,730.
Pay spans roughly $28,180 at the 10th percentile to $48,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.70 per hour. An estimated 150 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN.
| Median (annual) | $34,740 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,730 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.70 |
| 10th percentile | $28,180 |
| 90th percentile | $48,950 |
| Employment | 150 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.