Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Indiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Indiana

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Indiana earn a median salary of $34,436 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.7% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 2,210 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Indiana, with salaries ranging from $32,460 to $36,140 depending on location.

$34,436 Avg median salary in Indiana
$36,140 Highest paying metro
$32,460 Lowest paying metro
2,210 Employed in Indiana

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      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Indiana

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Indianapolis, IN $36,140 $35,120 $36,930 810
      Elkhart, IN $35,880 $34,550 $40,310 60
      Michigan City, IN $35,880 $31,780 $37,340 70
      South Bend, IN-MI $34,750 $30,020 $36,470 140
      Lafayette, IN $34,740 $31,410 $38,530 150
      Muncie, IN $34,670 $29,740 $35,820 40
      Bloomington, IN $34,570 $28,550 $35,370 70
      Fort Wayne, IN $34,440 $28,920 $35,540 160
      Evansville, IN $34,300 $29,540 $35,280 100
      Central Indiana $33,950 $28,330 $34,950 160
      Kokomo, IN $33,510 $27,250 $35,750 30
      Terre Haute, IN $33,490 $28,100 $35,860 40
      Northern Indiana $33,330 $28,550 $35,350 210
      Southern Indiana $32,460 $28,330 $35,670 170

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