Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Missouri
In Missouri, the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $20.92 an hour ($43,520 a year). About 2,040 people work in this job there.
That is 8% lower than the U.S. median ($47,380). Missouri ranks 36th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Missouri
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $15.36 | $31,940 |
| 25% of workers | $18.11 | $37,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $20.92 | $43,520 |
| 75% of workers | $22.35 | $46,490 |
| 90% of workers | $23.68 | $49,260 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Missouri metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas City | $46,260 | 880 |
| St. Louis | $44,860 | 1,000 |
| Columbia | $44,810 | 130 |
| Cape Girardeau | $40,160 | 40 |
| Jefferson City | $40,100 | 50 |
| Joplin | $39,080 | 40 |
| Springfield | $38,530 | 130 |
Missouri unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 Missouri
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $40,440 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $73,080 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $42,160 |
| Surgical Technologists | $61,120 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,660 |
| Phlebotomists | $43,120 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $73,680 |
| Surgical Assistants | $49,400 |
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