The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Reno, NV is $37,130 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $38,080.
Pay spans roughly $35,880 at the 10th percentile to $45,080 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $17.85 per hour. An estimated 320 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Reno, NV.
| Median (annual) | $37,130 |
| Mean (annual) | $38,080 |
| Median (hourly) | $17.85 |
| 10th percentile | $35,880 |
| 90th percentile | $45,080 |
| Employment | 320 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.