The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV is $43,430 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $42,970.
Pay spans roughly $36,540 at the 10th percentile to $50,440 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $20.88 per hour. An estimated 2,490 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV.
| Median (annual) | $43,430 |
| Mean (annual) | $42,970 |
| Median (hourly) | $20.88 |
| 10th percentile | $36,540 |
| 90th percentile | $50,440 |
| Employment | 2,490 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.