March 2011
Wyoming Statewide
All-industry
Estimated employment 220
Mean wage11.36
10th percentile wage8.16
25th percentile wage8.79
50th percentile wage9.87
75th percentile wage11.85
90th percentile wage19.18
Box and Whisker for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (31-9096) in Wyoming Statewide
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers (31-9096)
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine post-operative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists. Exclude "Nonfarm Animal Caretakers" (39-2021).
Median Wage History
 This Occupation Compared to Occupational Group Difference 
Current$9.87+0.6%$12.90+0.6%$-3.03
2010 $9.81+1.0%$12.82+1.0%$-3.01
2009 $9.71+2.0%$12.69+2.0%$-2.98
2008 $9.52+2.8%$12.44+2.8%$-2.92
2007 $9.26+4.1%$12.10+4.1%$-2.84
2006 $8.89+2.8%$11.62+2.8%$-2.73
2005 $8.64+2.1%$11.30+2.1%$-2.66
2004 $8.46+1.8%$11.06+1.8%$-2.60
2003 $8.31+2.3%$10.86+2.3%$-2.55
2002 $8.12+2.4%$10.61+2.4%$-2.49
2001 $7.93 $10.36 $-2.43
 This Occupation Compared to All Occupations Difference 
Current$9.87+0.6%$17.10+0.3%$-7.23
2010 $9.81+1.0%$17.04+1.7%$-7.23
2009 $9.71+2.0%$16.75+1.3%$-7.04
2008 $9.52+2.8%$16.53+2.6%$-7.01
2007 $9.26+4.1%$16.10+3.2%$-6.84
2006 $8.89+2.8%$15.59+3.1%$-6.70
2005 $8.64+2.1%$15.11+2.5%$-6.47
2004 $8.46+1.8%$14.74+2.5%$-6.28
2003 $8.31+2.3%$14.37+3.1%$-6.06
2002 $8.12+2.4%$13.93+2.5%$-5.81
2001 $7.93 $13.58 $-5.65