Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Indiana
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Indiana earn an average of $36,310 a year. That is $4,030 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN at $40,560.
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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 11.
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Indiana vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Indiana | $36,310 | $17.46 |
| Illinois | $39,410 | $18.95 |
| Michigan | $39,060 | $18.78 |
| Ohio | $37,200 | $17.89 |
| Kentucky | $33,710 | $16.21 |
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Average pay, Indiana, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Indiana?
The average is $36,310 a year, and the median is $36,420. That is $4,030 (10%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Indiana?
$17.46 an hour on average; the median is $17.51.
Where in Indiana do they earn the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN ($40,560), followed by Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN ($38,920). The lowest average among 11 metro areas with data is Evansville, IN ($34,770).
How does Indiana rank?
Indiana ranks #40 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.