The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Missouri is $35,040 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,890.
Pay spans roughly $29,250 at the 10th percentile to $40,670 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.85 per hour. An estimated 2,040 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Missouri.
| Median (annual) | $35,040 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,890 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.85 |
| 10th percentile | $29,250 |
| 90th percentile | $40,670 |
| Employment | 2,040 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.