Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Pittsburgh

In Pittsburgh (PA), the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $21.84 an hour ($45,420 a year). About 1,310 people work in this job there.

$21.84Median hourly pay
$37,880–$49,610Middle half of workers, yearly
1,310People in this job in Pittsburgh (PA)

That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($47,380). It is 2% lower than the Pennsylvania median ($46,430).

Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Pittsburgh (PA)

Earns more thanHourlyYearly
10% of workers$17.74$36,900
25% of workers$18.21$37,880
Half of workers (median)$21.84$45,420
75% of workers$23.85$49,610
90% of workers$27.87$57,970

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas

Metro areaMedian yearly payPeople in this job
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington$48,3403,370
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton$46,650430
Lancaster$46,020330
Chambersburg$45,80050
Reading$45,570190
Harrisburg-Carlisle$45,510280
Pittsburgh (this page)$45,4201,310
York-Hanover$45,120230
State College$44,940120
Gettysburg$44,86040
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre$44,620180
Williamsport$42,61060
Altoona$42,07040
Erie$39,110100
Lebanon$39,01050
Johnstown$36,73070

Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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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JobMedian yearly pay
Medical Assistants$42,840
Emergency Medical Technicians$43,240
Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$67,870
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,060
Pharmacy Technicians$41,780
Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$45,210
Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$47,610
Medical Records Specialists$46,120

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.