Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Wisconsin
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Wisconsin earn an average of $37,400 a year. That is $2,940 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340. The best-paying metro area is Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI at $44,700.
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Average pay for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
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Wisconsin vs. neighbors
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $40,340 | $19.39 |
| Wisconsin | $37,400 | $17.98 |
| Minnesota | $43,420 | $20.88 |
| Illinois | $39,410 | $18.95 |
| Michigan | $39,060 | $18.78 |
| Iowa | $37,050 | $17.81 |
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Average pay, Wisconsin, May 2025
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Wisconsin?
The average is $37,400 a year, and the median is $36,850. That is $2,940 (7%) less than the U.S. average of $40,340.
What is the hourly wage in Wisconsin?
$17.98 an hour on average; the median is $17.71.
Where in Wisconsin do they earn the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI ($44,700), followed by Oshkosh-Neenah, WI ($39,050). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is La Crosse-Onalaska, WI-MN ($36,130).
How does Wisconsin rank?
Wisconsin ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.