The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in New York is $43,150 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $43,300.
Pay spans roughly $36,210 at the 10th percentile to $51,170 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.75 per hour. An estimated 5,680 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in New York.
| Median (annual) | $43,150 |
| Mean (annual) | $43,300 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.75 |
| 10th percentile | $36,210 |
| 90th percentile | $51,170 |
| Employment | 5,680 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.