How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make in Wisconsin?
$36,850a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers in Wisconsin. That is $17.72 an hour or $3,071 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.72
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 33 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,400Median: $36,850Highest 10%: $45,630
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,400 | $14.62 | |
| 25th | $35,370 | $17.00 | |
| Median | $36,850 | $17.72 | |
| 75th | $38,630 | $18.57 | |
| 90th | $45,630 | $21.94 |
Cities in Wisconsin
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Minneapolis, MN | $45,910 |
| Madison, WI | $38,490 |
| Duluth, MN | $37,770 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $37,770 |
| Appleton, WI | $37,610 |
| Oshkosh, WI | $37,490 |
| Eau Claire, WI | $37,320 |
| Racine, WI | $36,960 |
| Wausau, WI | $36,350 |
| Kenosha, WI | $36,240 |
| Green Bay, WI | $35,990 |
| La Crosse, WI | $35,990 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers.
| 30. South Carolina | $36,980 |
| 31. Nevada | $36,920 |
| 32. New Hampshire | $36,910 |
| 33. Wisconsin | $36,850 |
| 34. Missouri | $36,660 |
| 35. Alaska | $36,490 |
| 36. Indiana | $36,420 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker make an hour in Wisconsin?
The median hourly pay in Wisconsin is $17.72 ($36,850 a year).
Do veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers make more in Wisconsin than the national average?
No: $36,850 against $38,150 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Wisconsin rank for veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretaker pay?
Wisconsin ranks 33 of 51 states.
Which city in Wisconsin pays veterinary assistant and laboratory animal caretakers the most?
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI, with a median of $45,910 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.