Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Nebraska

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 6 metro areas • Nebraska

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Nebraska earn a median salary of $34,395 per year on average across 6 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.8% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 800 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Nebraska, with salaries ranging from $30,970 to $35,840 depending on location.

$34,395 Avg median salary in Nebraska
$35,840 Highest paying metro
$30,970 Lowest paying metro
800 Employed in Nebraska

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      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Nebraska

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Omaha, NE-IA $35,840 $31,120 $37,940 340
      Lincoln, NE $35,820 $30,860 $37,110 140
      Northwest Nebraska $35,380 $29,530 $35,870 40
      South Nebraska $34,210 $28,490 $35,860 160
      Northeast Nebraska $34,150 $28,530 $35,550 80
      Grand Island, NE $30,970 $30,140 $35,870 40

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