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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Ohio

Also called: Veterinary Assistants

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Ohio earn a median of $36,340 a year, −5% compared with the U.S. median.

Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers

Median pay
$36,340
vs. U.S. median
−5% ($38,150)
Rank among states
37 of 51
Jobs in the state
4,640

Pay range in Ohio

The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,330; the top 10% earn over $47,070. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.

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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Ohio

How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Ohio?

The median is $36,340 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $29,330 and the top 10% earn over $47,070. BLS OEWS May 2025.

Is Ohio a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?

On pay alone it ranks 37 of 51 (−5% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.

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Sources. Pay and employment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national and state files). Pay is not adjusted for living costs. Data Sources & Licenses