NE · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 31-9096

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual Salary $35,210 -6% below national average (national: $37,320)
$34,410Mean Annual
$17Median Hourly
800Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$35,210
$28,290
10th pct.
$39,320
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$28,290$13.60
25th percentile$30,060$14.45
50th percentile (median)$35,210$16.93
75th percentile$37,110$17.84
90th percentile (top earners)$39,320$18.90
Mean (average)$34,410$16.54

How Nebraska Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Nebraska
Nebraska (current) $35,210
Rhode Island $48,050 +36%
Massachusetts $45,480 +29%
California $45,470 +29%
Maine $44,080 +25%
Minnesota $43,670 +24%
Washington $43,590 +24%
District of Columbia $43,580 +24%
Maryland $43,520 +24%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Nebraska?

The mean veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Nebraska is $34,410 per year. The median (middle) salary is $35,210 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Nebraska?

Entry-level veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakerss (10th percentile) in Nebraska typically earn around $28,290 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $30,060 per year.

What is the highest Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary in Nebraska?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Nebraska make approximately $39,320 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $37,110 per year.

How does the Nebraska Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salary compare to the national average?

The median veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers salary in Nebraska is $35,210, which is -6% below national average of $37,320.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes