Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in St. Louis
In St. Louis (MO), the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $21.57 an hour ($44,860 a year). About 1,000 people work in this job there.
That is 5% lower than the U.S. median ($47,380). It is 3% higher than the Missouri median ($43,520).
Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in St. Louis (MO)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $16.77 | $34,880 |
| 25% of workers | $18.63 | $38,760 |
| Half of workers (median) | $21.57 | $44,860 |
| 75% of workers | $22.51 | $46,830 |
| 90% of workers | $24.51 | $50,970 |
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 (this page) | $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 St. Louis (MO)
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $44,710 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $76,390 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $41,910 |
| Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses | $65,120 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $45,220 |
| Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians | $61,830 |
| Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other | $47,570 |
| Paramedics | $63,050 |
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