Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in the United States
In the U.S., the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $22.78 an hour ($47,380 a year). About 129,140 people work in this job there.
Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in the U.S.
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.17 | $35,710 |
| 25% of workers | $18.71 | $38,910 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.78 | $47,380 |
| 75% of workers | $27.72 | $57,650 |
| 90% of workers | $30.38 | $63,180 |
Best-paying states for veterinary technologists and technicians
| State | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | $61,270 | 120 |
| California | $60,630 | 11,310 |
| Washington | $59,740 | 2,290 |
| New York | $59,010 | 5,350 |
| Minnesota | $57,270 | 3,560 |
| Oregon | $55,810 | 1,120 |
| Virginia | $52,090 | 2,790 |
| Connecticut | $50,950 | 1,690 |
| Maine | $50,810 | 910 |
| Nevada | $50,250 | 1,120 |
Pay by state
- Alabama · $36,590
- Arizona · $46,300
- California · $60,630
- Colorado · $49,650
- Connecticut · $50,950
- Delaware · $48,370
- Florida · $46,380
- Georgia · $43,060
- Idaho · $42,120
- Illinois · $46,440
- Indiana · $48,720
- Iowa · $45,560
- Kansas · $45,810
- Kentucky · $39,590
- Louisiana · $35,530
- Maine · $50,810
- Maryland · $47,350
- Massachusetts · $49,540
- Michigan · $49,710
- Minnesota · $57,270
- Mississippi · $36,380
- Missouri · $43,520
- Nebraska · $43,680
- Nevada · $50,250
- New Hampshire · $48,780
- New Jersey · $49,050
- New Mexico · $44,790
- New York · $59,010
- North Carolina · $47,620
- Ohio · $47,990
- Oklahoma · $39,100
- Oregon · $55,810
- Pennsylvania · $46,430
- Rhode Island · $45,310
- South Carolina · $39,020
- Tennessee · $42,810
- Texas · $39,410
- Utah · $40,560
- Virginia · $52,090
- Washington · $59,740
- Wisconsin · $47,020
Education, experience and outlook for veterinary technologists and technicians
- Typical education to start: Associate's degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 6 months to 1 year (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 13,400 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in the U.S.
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,690 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,110 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,470 |
| Phlebotomists | $45,230 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $38,150 |
| Surgical Technologists | $64,650 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $74,310 |
| Surgical Assistants | $66,800 |
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