How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Alabama?
$35,800a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Alabama. That is $17.21 an hour or $2,983 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.21
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 41 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,240
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,970Median: $35,800Highest 10%: $43,360
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,970 | $13.45 | |
| 25th | $29,010 | $13.95 | |
| Median | $35,800 | $17.21 | |
| 75th | $37,970 | $18.25 | |
| 90th | $43,360 | $20.85 |
Cities in Alabama
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Birmingham, AL | $36,980 |
| Auburn, AL | $36,360 |
| Huntsville, AL | $35,870 |
| Florence, AL | $34,880 |
| Columbus, GA | $31,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 38. Tennessee | $36,320 |
| 39. Nebraska | $36,100 |
| 40. Georgia | $35,850 |
| 41. Alabama | $35,800 |
| 42. Iowa | $35,720 |
| 43. Kansas | $35,680 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $34,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Alabama?
The median hourly pay in Alabama is $17.21 ($35,800 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Alabama than the national average?
No: $35,800 against $38,150 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Alabama rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Alabama ranks 41 of 51 states.
Which city in Alabama pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Birmingham, AL, with a median of $36,980 a year.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.