The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Roanoke, VA is $33,260 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $33,420.
Pay spans roughly $29,190 at the 10th percentile to $42,640 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.99 per hour. An estimated 220 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Roanoke, VA.
| Median (annual) | $33,260 |
| Mean (annual) | $33,420 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.99 |
| 10th percentile | $29,190 |
| 90th percentile | $42,640 |
| Employment | 220 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.