Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers Salary in Wisconsin

BLS OEWS May 2025 • 15 metro areas • Wisconsin

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Wisconsin earn a median salary of $34,555 per year on average across 15 metro and nonmetro areas, -7.4% vs the national median of $37,320. An estimated 1,880 veterinary assistants and laboratory animal caretakers are employed across Wisconsin, with salaries ranging from $30,030 to $37,490 depending on location.

$34,555 Avg median salary in Wisconsin
$37,490 Highest paying metro
$30,030 Lowest paying metro
1,880 Employed in Wisconsin

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      Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers salaries by city in Wisconsin

      Metro area Median salary 25th pct 75th pct Employed
      Oshkosh, WI $37,490 $36,400 $41,600 50
      Kenosha, WI $36,240 $35,920 $38,020 50
      La Crosse, WI-MN $35,990 $34,520 $37,590 50
      South Central Wisconsin $35,840 $35,320 $36,410 210
      Madison, WI $35,780 $34,930 $36,910 340
      Racine, WI $35,660 $29,160 $40,570 40
      Milwaukee, WI $35,540 $33,370 $36,920 540
      Appleton, WI $35,360 $34,750 $40,820 80
      Eau Claire, WI $34,560 $31,820 $40,320 60
      Northeastern Wisconsin $34,380 $30,150 $35,510 140
      Green Bay, WI $34,270 $30,620 $35,350 90
      Wausau, WI $34,100 $30,220 $36,060 50
      Fond du Lac, WI $31,670 $28,690 $34,440 40
      Northwestern Wisconsin $31,410 $29,110 $34,320 60
      Western Wisconsin $30,030 $27,880 $34,950 80

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