The median annual wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in West Virginia is $32,630 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $31,720.
Pay spans roughly $22,770 at the 10th percentile to $36,990 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $15.69 per hour. An estimated 660 people work as veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers in West Virginia.
| Median (annual) | $32,630 |
| Mean (annual) | $31,720 |
| Median (hourly) | $15.69 |
| 10th percentile | $22,770 |
| 90th percentile | $36,990 |
| Employment | 660 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.