How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Iowa?
$35,720a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Iowa. That is $17.17 an hour or $2,977 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.17
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,380
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,440Median: $35,720Highest 10%: $47,220
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,440 | $14.15 | |
| 25th | $30,590 | $14.71 | |
| Median | $35,720 | $17.17 | |
| 75th | $39,020 | $18.76 | |
| 90th | $47,220 | $22.70 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $38,300 |
| Des Moines, IA | $37,560 |
| Omaha, NE | $36,840 |
| Davenport, IA | $36,470 |
| Waterloo, IA | $36,240 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $36,210 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,310 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 39. Nebraska | $36,100 |
| 40. Georgia | $35,850 |
| 41. Alabama | $35,800 |
| 42. Iowa | $35,720 |
| 43. Kansas | $35,680 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $34,850 |
| 45. Texas | $34,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $17.17 ($35,720 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $35,720 against $38,150 nationally, 6% less.
Where does Iowa rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Iowa ranks 42 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $38,300 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.