The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Punta Gorda, FL is $36,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $35,820.
Pay spans roughly $29,100 at the 10th percentile to $44,740 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.34 per hour. An estimated 60 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Punta Gorda, FL.
| Median (annual) | $36,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $35,820 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.34 |
| 10th percentile | $29,100 |
| 90th percentile | $44,740 |
| Employment | 60 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.