Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Idaho
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 8 metro areas • Idaho
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Idaho earn a median salary of $35,351 per year on average across 8 metro and nonmetro areas, -5.3% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 820 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Idaho, with salaries ranging from $29,710 to $39,160 depending on location.
$35,351
Avg median salary in Idaho
$39,160
Highest paying metro
$29,710
Lowest paying metro
820
Employed in Idaho
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers
inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Idaho
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston, ID-WA | $39,160 | $34,650 | $41,600 | 30 |
| Pocatello, ID | $36,360 | $35,360 | $38,090 | 30 |
| Coeur d'Alene, ID | $36,250 | $34,380 | $40,180 | 90 |
| Boise City, ID | $36,160 | $35,660 | $40,060 | 400 |
| Twin Falls, ID | $35,300 | $28,840 | $38,620 | 40 |
| Idaho Falls, ID | $35,080 | $28,220 | $35,810 | 40 |
| Northwestern Idaho | $34,790 | $28,310 | $37,640 | 100 |
| Southeast-Central Idaho | $29,710 | $23,040 | $37,630 | 90 |