The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Waco, TX is $28,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $30,560.
Pay spans roughly $21,350 at the 10th percentile to $44,950 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $13.85 per hour. An estimated 40 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Waco, TX.
| Median (annual) | $28,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $30,560 |
| Median (hourly) | $13.85 |
| 10th percentile | $21,350 |
| 90th percentile | $44,950 |
| Employment | 40 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.