How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Alaska?
$36,490a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Alaska. That is $17.54 an hour or $3,041 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.54
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 35 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $27,690Median: $36,490Highest 10%: $47,010
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $27,690 | $13.31 | |
| 25th | $28,230 | $13.57 | |
| Median | $36,490 | $17.54 | |
| 75th | $46,760 | $22.48 | |
| 90th | $47,010 | $22.60 |
Cities in Alaska
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Anchorage, AK | $39,110 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 32. New Hampshire | $36,910 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $36,850 |
| 34. Missouri | $36,660 |
| 35. Alaska | $36,490 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,420 |
| 37. Ohio | $36,340 |
| 38. Tennessee | $36,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Alaska?
The median hourly pay in Alaska is $17.54 ($36,490 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Alaska than the national average?
No: $36,490 against $38,150 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Alaska rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Alaska ranks 35 of 51 states.
Which city in Alaska pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Anchorage, AK, with a median of $39,110 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.