The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Ocala, FL is $34,310 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,070.
Pay spans roughly $27,730 at the 10th percentile to $41,760 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $16.50 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Ocala, FL.
| Median (annual) | $34,310 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,070 |
| Median (hourly) | $16.50 |
| 10th percentile | $27,730 |
| 90th percentile | $41,760 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.