How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Idaho?
$37,530a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Idaho. That is $18.04 an hour or $3,128 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.04
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 22 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 680
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $24,230Median: $37,530Highest 10%: $44,730
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $24,230 | $11.65 | |
| 25th | $35,360 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $37,530 | $18.04 | |
| 75th | $39,160 | $18.83 | |
| 90th | $44,730 | $21.50 |
Cities in Idaho
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Lewiston, ID | $39,160 |
| Boise City, ID | $37,890 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $37,670 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $37,180 |
| Pocatello, ID | $36,360 |
| Logan, UT | $31,890 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 19. Wyoming | $37,880 |
| 20. Florida | $37,830 |
| 21. Utah | $37,560 |
| 22. Idaho | $37,530 |
| 23. New Mexico | $37,500 |
| 24. Illinois | $37,480 |
| 25. Virginia | $37,450 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Idaho?
The median hourly pay in Idaho is $18.04 ($37,530 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Idaho than the national average?
No: $37,530 against $38,150 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Idaho rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Idaho ranks 22 of 51 states.
Which city in Idaho pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Lewiston, ID-WA, with a median of $39,160 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.