The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Modesto, CA is $38,410 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,040.
Pay spans roughly $36,650 at the 10th percentile to $50,410 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.47 per hour. An estimated 200 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Modesto, CA.
| Median (annual) | $38,410 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,040 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.47 |
| 10th percentile | $36,650 |
| 90th percentile | $50,410 |
| Employment | 200 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.