The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Lynchburg, VA is $34,220 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,940.
Pay spans roughly $29,660 at the 10th percentile to $40,830 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.45 per hour. An estimated 120 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Lynchburg, VA.
| Median (annual) | $34,220 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,940 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.45 |
| 10th percentile | $29,660 |
| 90th percentile | $40,830 |
| Employment | 120 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.