The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Minnesota is $43,670 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $41,880.
Pay spans roughly $34,060 at the 10th percentile to $47,260 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $21.00 per hour. An estimated 1,220 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Minnesota.
| Median (annual) | $43,670 |
| Mean (annual) | $41,880 |
| Median (hourly) | $21.00 |
| 10th percentile | $34,060 |
| 90th percentile | $47,260 |
| Employment | 1,220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.