How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Indiana?
$36,420a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Indiana. That is $17.51 an hour or $3,035 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.51
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 36 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,810
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,580Median: $36,420Highest 10%: $44,780
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,580 | $14.22 | |
| 25th | $32,340 | $15.55 | |
| Median | $36,420 | $17.51 | |
| 75th | $38,470 | $18.50 | |
| 90th | $44,780 | $21.53 |
Cities in Indiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Chicago, IL | $39,280 |
| Indianapolis, IN | $37,330 |
| Lafayette, IN | $37,320 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,890 |
| Elkhart, IN | $36,530 |
| South Bend, IN | $36,240 |
| Louisville, KY | $35,950 |
| Fort Wayne, IN | $35,930 |
| Michigan City, IN | $35,880 |
| Evansville, IN | $35,570 |
| Bloomington, IN | $34,920 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 33. Wisconsin | $36,850 |
| 34. Missouri | $36,660 |
| 35. Alaska | $36,490 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,420 |
| 37. Ohio | $36,340 |
| 38. Tennessee | $36,320 |
| 39. Nebraska | $36,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Indiana?
The median hourly pay in Indiana is $17.51 ($36,420 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Indiana than the national average?
No: $36,420 against $38,150 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Indiana rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Indiana ranks 36 of 51 states.
Which city in Indiana pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN, with a median of $39,280 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.