| 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). |
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| Mean Wage History |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
Occupational Group | Difference |
| Current | $17.36 | | $14.80 |
| $2.56 |
| 2015 | $16.90 | +2.7% | $14.41 |
+2.7% | $2.49 |
| 2014 | $16.56 | +2.0% | $14.12 |
+2.0% | $2.44 |
| 2013 | $16.35 | +1.3% | $13.94 |
+1.3% | $2.41 |
| 2012 | $16.11 | +1.5% | $13.74 |
+1.5% | $2.38 |
| 2011 | $15.89 | +1.4% | $13.55 |
+1.4% | $2.34 |
| 2010 | $15.72 | +1.1% | $13.40 |
+1.1% | $2.32 |
| 2009 | $15.41 | +2.0% | $13.14 |
+2.0% | $2.27 |
| 2008 | $14.99 | +2.8% | $12.78 |
+2.8% | $2.21 |
| 2007 | $14.41 | +4.1% | $12.28 |
+4.1% | $2.12 |
| Year | This
Occupation | Compared to
All Occupations | Difference |
| Current | $17.36 | | $18.90 |
| -$1.54 |
| 2015 | $16.90 | +2.7% | $18.37 |
+2.9% | -$1.47 |
| 2014 | $16.56 | +2.0% | $17.98 |
+2.2% | -$1.41 |
| 2013 | $16.35 | +1.3% | $17.62 |
+2.1% | -$1.26 |
| 2012 | $16.11 | +1.5% | $17.31 |
+1.7% | -$1.19 |
| 2011 | $15.89 | +1.4% | $17.04 |
+1.6% | -$1.15 |
| 2010 | $15.72 | +1.1% | $16.75 |
+1.7% | -$1.03 |
| 2009 | $15.41 | +2.0% | $16.53 |
+1.4% | -$1.11 |
| 2008 | $14.99 | +2.8% | $16.11 |
+2.6% | -$1.11 |
| 2007 | $14.41 | +4.1% | $15.59 |
+3.3% | -$1.18 |
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| Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2016 |
