The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Lexington-Fayette, KY is $31,620 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,540.
Pay spans roughly $23,200 at the 10th percentile to $45,490 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.20 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Lexington-Fayette, KY.
| Median (annual) | $31,620 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.20 |
| 10th percentile | $23,200 |
| 90th percentile | $45,490 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.