Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $22.89 an hour ($47,620 a year). About 2,580 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($47,380). North Carolina ranks 22nd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.25 | $35,890 |
| 25% of workers | $18.52 | $38,520 |
| Half of workers (median) | $22.89 | $47,620 |
| 75% of workers | $26.45 | $55,020 |
| 90% of workers | $28.57 | $59,420 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $50,660 | 150 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $50,240 | 680 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $49,090 | 270 |
| Wilmington | $47,620 | 140 |
| Winston-Salem | $47,050 | 130 |
| Asheville | $46,990 | 140 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $46,310 | 620 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $45,070 | 60 |
| Fayetteville | $44,700 | 80 |
| Burlington | $42,640 | 40 |
| Greenville | $40,580 | 50 |
North Carolina 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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $45,140 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $74,450 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,070 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $44,250 |
| Phlebotomists | $43,330 |
| Surgical Technologists | $60,920 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $55,460 |
| Surgical Assistants | $59,920 |
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