How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Georgia?
$35,850a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Georgia. That is $17.24 an hour or $2,988 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.24
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 40 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,570
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,210Median: $35,850Highest 10%: $44,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,210 | $14.04 | |
| 25th | $33,560 | $16.13 | |
| Median | $35,850 | $17.24 | |
| 75th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $44,810 | $21.54 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Augusta, GA | $36,570 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $36,170 |
| Atlanta, GA | $36,110 |
| Gainesville, GA | $36,020 |
| Savannah, GA | $35,770 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $35,320 |
| Brunswick, GA | $34,660 |
| Macon, GA | $34,390 |
| Rome, GA | $34,050 |
| Athens, GA | $34,020 |
| Columbus, GA | $31,000 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 37. Ohio | $36,340 |
| 38. Tennessee | $36,320 |
| 39. Nebraska | $36,100 |
| 40. Georgia | $35,850 |
| 41. Alabama | $35,800 |
| 42. Iowa | $35,720 |
| 43. Kansas | $35,680 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $17.24 ($35,850 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $35,850 against $38,150 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Georgia rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Georgia ranks 40 of 51 states.
Which city in Georgia pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, with a median of $36,570 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.