The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Nevada is $36,160 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $37,130.
Pay spans roughly $30,570 at the 10th percentile to $47,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.38 per hour. An estimated 1,400 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Nevada.
| Median (annual) | $36,160 |
| Mean (annual) | $37,130 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.38 |
| 10th percentile | $30,570 |
| 90th percentile | $47,380 |
| Employment | 1,400 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.