Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Iowa
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 10 metro areas • Iowa
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Iowa earn a median salary of $32,226 per year on average across 10 metro and nonmetro areas, -13.6% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 1,070 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Iowa, with salaries ranging from $29,690 to $36,050 depending on location.
$32,226
Avg median salary in Iowa
$36,050
Highest paying metro
$29,690
Lowest paying metro
1,070
Employed in Iowa
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Iowa
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Iowa | $36,050 | $29,470 | $37,700 | 70 |
| Iowa City, IA | $35,310 | $32,790 | $37,340 | 50 |
| Ames, IA | $34,580 | $29,270 | $44,170 | 70 |
| Des Moines, IA | $33,280 | $30,240 | $37,670 | 250 |
| Northwest Iowa | $31,920 | $29,530 | $38,730 | 120 |
| Southeast Iowa | $30,750 | $29,320 | $36,750 | 180 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $30,700 | $30,190 | $37,930 | 90 |
| Davenport, IA-IL | $30,140 | $29,840 | $36,090 | 110 |
| Waterloo, IA | $29,840 | $29,560 | $37,600 | 60 |
| Northeast Iowa | $29,690 | $28,820 | $36,720 | 70 |