Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria

In Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC), the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $27.71 an hour ($57,630 a year). About 2,150 people work in this job there.

$27.71Median hourly pay
$47,260–$68,770Middle half of workers, yearly
2,150People in this job in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

That is 22% higher than the U.S. median ($47,380). It is 6% lower than the District of Columbia median ($61,270).

Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (DC)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$21.29$44,280
25% of workers$22.72$47,260
Half of workers (median)$27.71$57,630
75% of workers$33.06$68,770
90% of workers$38.20$79,460

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in District of Columbia metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria (this page)$57,6302,150

District of Columbia unemployment rate: 5.7% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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)

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Other job titles for this job

Swine TechnicianSwine TechCVTAnimal Care TechAnimal Health TechAnimal TechCertified Veterinary TechnicianEmergency Veterinary TechnicianEmergency Vet TechInternal Medicine Veterinary TechnicianInternal Medicine Vet TechLicensed Veterinary Technician

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates. Figures are for wage and salary workers and do not include the self-employed. The median is the middle wage: half earn more, half earn less. Other job titles: O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 license; O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA. JAI Bot has modified this information; USDOL/ETA has not approved, endorsed, or tested these modifications.