SOC 31-9096 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers — Coeur d'Alene
Coeur d'Alene, ID · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $37,670 per year, close to the national median of $38,150 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Coeur d'Alene, ID is $37,670 per year, close to the national median of $38,150 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $35,430 and $45,360. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $29,140 and the ninetieth at $47,960.
Employment stands at 80, or 1.0 jobs per thousand held locally. Within the state, Lewiston records the highest median at $39,160. Of the 255 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 221st.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $29,140 | −23.6% |
| 25th | $35,430 | −7.1% |
| Median (50th) | $37,670 | −1.3% |
| 75th | $45,360 | +18.9% |
| 90th | $47,960 | +25.7% |
| Mean | $38,160 | +0.0% |
Other metro areas in Idaho
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lewiston | $39,160 | 30 | |
| 2 | Boise City | $37,890 | 310 | |
| 3 | Idaho Falls | $37,180 | 60 | |
| 4 | Pocatello | $36,360 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Coeur d'Alene run 4.5% below the national average, so the median of $37,670 goes as far as $39,445 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 3.4% above the national median in real terms.
Published median
$37,670as reported by BLSLocal price level
95.5US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$39,445US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $37,670 a year, 1.3% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $29,140 to $47,960 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 80 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Lewiston, at $39,160.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers in Coeur d'Alene, ID?
The median annual wage is $37,670, or $18.11 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $38,150, so pay in Coeur d'Alene, ID is 1.3% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID earns more than $47,960 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $29,140 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Lewiston, at $39,160 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 80 jobs in this occupation in Coeur d'Alene, ID. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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