How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Ohio?
$36,340a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Ohio. That is $17.47 an hour or $3,028 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.47
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among states
- 37 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 4,640
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $29,330Median: $36,340Highest 10%: $47,070
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,330 | $14.10 | |
| 25th | $34,070 | $16.38 | |
| Median | $36,340 | $17.47 | |
| 75th | $38,660 | $18.59 | |
| 90th | $47,070 | $22.63 |
Cities in Ohio
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Columbus, OH | $37,280 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $36,890 |
| Cleveland, OH | $36,680 |
| Akron, OH | $36,400 |
| Dayton, OH | $36,020 |
| Toledo, OH | $35,660 |
| Lima, OH | $34,270 |
| Youngstown, OH | $34,260 |
| Wheeling, WV | $33,690 |
| Huntington, WV | $32,610 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 34. Missouri | $36,660 |
| 35. Alaska | $36,490 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,420 |
| 37. Ohio | $36,340 |
| 38. Tennessee | $36,320 |
| 39. Nebraska | $36,100 |
| 40. Georgia | $35,850 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Ohio?
The median hourly pay in Ohio is $17.47 ($36,340 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Ohio than the national average?
No: $36,340 against $38,150 nationally, 5% less.
Where does Ohio rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Ohio ranks 37 of 51 states.
Which city in Ohio pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Columbus, OH, with a median of $37,280 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.