Salary comparison

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers vs. Home Health and Personal Care Aides: Salary Comparison (2026)

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakerss earn a median salary of $37,320/year, while Home Health and Personal Care Aidess earn $34,900/year - a difference of $2,420. Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakerss earn more on average. Both salaries are based on national BLS data.

Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers

Home Health and Personal Care Aides

Median salary

$37,320

$34,900

Hourly rate

$17.94/hr

$16.78/hr

Entry level (10th %)

$29,160

$25,600

Senior level (90th %)

$48,150

$44,190

Education required

Varies

U.S. employment

114,190

3,988,140

Job growth (10-year)

N/A