The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Nebraska is $35,210 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $34,410.
Pay spans roughly $28,290 at the 10th percentile to $39,320 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.93 per hour. An estimated 800 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Nebraska.
| Median (annual) | $35,210 |
| Mean (annual) | $34,410 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.93 |
| 10th percentile | $28,290 |
| 90th percentile | $39,320 |
| Employment | 800 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.