Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $17.08 an hour ($35,530 a year). About 2,220 people work in this job there.
That is 25% lower than the U.S. median ($47,380). Louisiana ranks 51st of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $13.70 | $28,490 |
| 25% of workers | $14.58 | $30,320 |
| Half of workers (median) | $17.08 | $35,530 |
| 75% of workers | $18.39 | $38,240 |
| 90% of workers | $22.93 | $47,690 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Baton Rouge | $35,760 | 480 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $35,660 | 480 |
| Lake Charles | $35,370 | 120 |
| Alexandria | $35,270 | 60 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $35,200 | 180 |
| Lafayette | $34,800 | 180 |
| Houma-Bayou Cane-Thibodaux | $34,700 | 50 |
| Hammond | $34,500 | 70 |
| Monroe | $32,360 | 100 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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)
Related jobs in Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $36,320 |
| Phlebotomists | $36,120 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $63,680 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $35,870 |
| Surgical Technologists | $57,370 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $30,480 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $50,050 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $57,470 |
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