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How much does a Research Animal Technician make in Louisiana? The average Research Animal Technician salary in Louisiana is $39,133 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $37,693 and $43,593. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Research Animal Technician Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $36,382 LA March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $37,693 LA March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $39,133 LA March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $43,593 LA March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Research Animal Technician Salary $47,654 LA March 26, 2024
25% $37,693 10% $36,382 90% $47,654 75% $43,593 $39,133 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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The Research Animal Technician cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Provides daily care for research animals of various species. Being a Research Animal Technician follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. In addition, Research Animal Technician may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Being a Research Animal Technician works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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  1. This Job:

    Research Animal Technician

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Laboratory Animal Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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Location Avg. Salary Date Updated
Location Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $37,261 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $39,358 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $35,698 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $39,070 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $35,698 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $39,276 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $38,741 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $36,027 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $39,605 Date Updated March 26, 2024
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $38,741 Date Updated March 26, 2024

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