Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Ohio
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 14 metro areas • Ohio
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Ohio earn a median salary of $32,919 per year on average across 14 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.8% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 4,220 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Ohio, with salaries ranging from $29,830 to $35,580 depending on location.
$32,919
Avg median salary in Ohio
$35,580
Highest paying metro
$29,830
Lowest paying metro
4,220
Employed in Ohio
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inVeterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Ohio
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus, OH | $35,580 | $34,900 | $45,550 | 1,030 |
| Cleveland, OH | $35,030 | $33,270 | $39,520 | 640 |
| Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN | $35,010 | $33,090 | $38,070 | 800 |
| Akron, OH | $34,600 | $31,200 | $38,760 | 280 |
| Toledo, OH | $34,430 | $30,840 | $35,940 | 210 |
| Dayton, OH | $34,310 | $31,610 | $36,160 | 300 |
| Canton, OH | $33,450 | $29,820 | $34,800 | 140 |
| North Northeastern Ohio nonmetropolitan area (noncontiguous) | $33,320 | $28,790 | $34,320 | 230 |
| Lima, OH | $33,280 | $29,950 | $34,560 | 40 |
| West Northwestern Ohio | $31,290 | $29,130 | $34,490 | 170 |
| Youngstown, OH | $30,400 | $29,070 | $34,090 | 120 |
| Eastern Ohio | $30,200 | $28,420 | $34,210 | 100 |
| Southern Ohio | $30,130 | $28,360 | $34,070 | 120 |
| Mansfield, OH | $29,830 | $29,300 | $37,560 | 40 |