The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT is $37,330 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $39,370.
Pay spans roughly $33,450 at the 10th percentile to $47,020 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.95 per hour. An estimated 50 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT.
| Median (annual) | $37,330 |
| Mean (annual) | $39,370 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.95 |
| 10th percentile | $33,450 |
| 90th percentile | $47,020 |
| Employment | 50 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.