Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Oklahoma
Also called: Veterinary Assistants
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Oklahoma earn a median of $34,850 a year, −9% compared with the U.S. median.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
- Median pay
- $34,850
- vs. U.S. median
- −9% ($38,150)
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range in Oklahoma
The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,170; the top 10% earn over $46,810. Nationally the range is $30,120 to $49,150.
States ranked near Oklahoma
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- Ophthalmic Medical Technologists$45,330 median in Oklahoma (broader BLS group)
- Veterinarians$98,090 median in Oklahoma
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers pay in Oklahoma
How much do veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers make in Oklahoma?
The median is $34,850 a year. The lowest-paid 10% earn under $23,170 and the top 10% earn over $46,810. BLS OEWS May 2025.
Is Oklahoma a good state for veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers?
On pay alone it ranks 44 of 51 (−9% vs. the national median of $38,150). Living costs are not included.