Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Georgia
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Georgia earn a median of $35,850 a year, −6% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $35,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −6% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,570
Pay range in Georgia
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,210; the top 10% earn over $44,810. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Georgia
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$49,310 median in Georgia (broader BLS group)
- Veterinarians$126,590 median in Georgia
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Georgia
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Georgia?
The median is $35,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,210 and the top 10% earn over $44,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Georgia a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 40 of 51 (−6% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.