Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Columbus

In Columbus (OH), the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $23.69 an hour ($49,260 a year). About 1,050 people work in this job there.

$23.69Median hourly pay
$46,610–$58,300Middle half of workers, yearly
1,050People in this job in Columbus (OH)

That is 4% higher than the U.S. median ($47,380). It is 3% higher than the Ohio median ($47,990).

Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Columbus (OH)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$16.98$35,310
25% of workers$22.41$46,610
Half of workers (median)$23.69$49,260
75% of workers$28.03$58,300
90% of workers$30.92$64,300

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Ohio metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Columbus (this page)$49,2601,050
Cleveland$48,620820
Cincinnati$48,3801,040
Toledo$47,860220
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek$47,610360
Akron$47,110330
Canton-Massillon$46,540170
Springfield$46,35050
Youngstown-Warren$45,430110

Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (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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Pharmacy Technicians$45,240
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$62,240
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,790
Medical Records Specialists$51,230

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.