How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Oklahoma?
$34,850a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Oklahoma. That is $16.75 an hour or $2,904 a month.
- Hourly
- $16.75
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among states
- 44 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,740
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $23,170Median: $34,850Highest 10%: $46,810
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $23,170 | $11.14 | |
| 25th | $29,810 | $14.33 | |
| Median | $34,850 | $16.75 | |
| 75th | $36,380 | $17.49 | |
| 90th | $46,810 | $22.50 |
Cities in Oklahoma
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Oklahoma City, OK | $35,630 |
| Tulsa, OK | $35,410 |
| Fort Smith, AR | $32,590 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 41. Alabama | $35,800 |
| 42. Iowa | $35,720 |
| 43. Kansas | $35,680 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $34,850 |
| 45. Texas | $34,850 |
| 46. South Dakota | $34,700 |
| 47. Arkansas | $34,570 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Oklahoma?
The median hourly pay in Oklahoma is $16.75 ($34,850 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Oklahoma than the national average?
No: $34,850 against $38,150 nationally, 9% less.
Where does Oklahoma rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Oklahoma ranks 44 of 51 states.
Which city in Oklahoma pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Oklahoma City, OK, with a median of $35,630 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.