The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ is $38,440 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $40,540.
Pay spans roughly $34,110 at the 10th percentile to $49,500 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $18.48 per hour. An estimated 1,640 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ.
| Median (annual) | $38,440 |
| Mean (annual) | $40,540 |
| Median (hourly) | $18.48 |
| 10th percentile | $34,110 |
| 90th percentile | $49,500 |
| Employment | 1,640 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.