The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Madison, WI is $35,780 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $36,090.
Pay spans roughly $30,040 at the 10th percentile to $43,430 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.20 per hour. An estimated 340 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Madison, WI.
| Median (annual) | $35,780 |
| Mean (annual) | $36,090 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.20 |
| 10th percentile | $30,040 |
| 90th percentile | $43,430 |
| Employment | 340 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.