Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Oklahoma
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 7 metro areas • Oklahoma
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Oklahoma earn a median salary of $29,249 per year on average across 7 metro and nonmetro areas, -21.6% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 1,590 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Oklahoma, with salaries ranging from $27,750 to $34,350 depending on location.
$29,249
Avg median salary in Oklahoma
$34,350
Highest paying metro
$27,750
Lowest paying metro
1,590
Employed in Oklahoma
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Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Oklahoma
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City, OK | $34,350 | $28,850 | $36,290 | 600 |
| Tulsa, OK | $29,730 | $27,870 | $36,280 | 500 |
| Lawton, OK | $28,990 | $21,450 | $31,490 | 40 |
| Southwest Oklahoma | $28,080 | $23,070 | $30,380 | 60 |
| Southeast Oklahoma | $28,050 | $23,520 | $36,760 | 170 |
| Northeast Oklahoma | $27,790 | $23,660 | $33,550 | 110 |
| Northwest Oklahoma | $27,750 | $23,520 | $33,930 | 110 |