Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Louisiana

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Louisiana

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Louisiana earn a median salary of $29,623 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -20.6% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 730 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $26,890 to $35,520 depending on location.

$29,623 Avg median salary in Louisiana
$35,520 Highest paying metro
$26,890 Lowest paying metro
730 Employed in Louisiana

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      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Louisiana

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      New Orleans, LA $35,520 $30,480 $37,030 250
      Shreveport, LA $29,980 $29,020 $35,330 120
      Baton Rouge, LA $29,930 $28,570 $36,160 200
      Alexandria, LA $28,700 $25,000 $28,970 30
      Southwest Louisiana $28,430 $28,200 $28,730 50
      Houma, LA $27,910 $27,390 $35,360 40
      Central Louisiana $26,890 $25,620 $27,620 40

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