The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Lawton, OK is $28,990 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $28,230.
Pay spans roughly $21,170 at the 10th percentile to $33,810 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.94 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Lawton, OK.
| Median (annual) | $28,990 |
| Mean (annual) | $28,230 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.94 |
| 10th percentile | $21,170 |
| 90th percentile | $33,810 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.