Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Boston-Cambridge-Newton

In Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA), the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $24.50 an hour ($50,970 a year). About 2,970 people work in this job there.

$24.50Median hourly pay
$48,430–$60,830Middle half of workers, yearly
2,970People in this job in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($47,380). It is 3% higher than the Massachusetts median ($49,540).

Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Boston-Cambridge-Newton (MA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$18.89$39,300
25% of workers$23.28$48,430
Half of workers (median)$24.50$50,970
75% of workers$29.25$60,830
90% of workers$33.93$70,570

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Massachusetts metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Boston-Cambridge-Newton (this page)$50,9702,970
Barnstable Town$49,940200
Amherst Town-Northampton$48,490130
Worcester$48,180520
Springfield$47,770200
Pittsfield$46,33070

Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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.