The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Lincoln, NE is $35,820 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,100.
Pay spans roughly $30,160 at the 10th percentile to $40,570 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.22 per hour. An estimated 140 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Lincoln, NE.
| Median (annual) | $35,820 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,100 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.22 |
| 10th percentile | $30,160 |
| 90th percentile | $40,570 |
| Employment | 140 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.