Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $25.04 an hour ($52,090 a year). About 2,790 people work in this job there.
That is 10% higher than the U.S. median ($47,380). Virginia ranks 7th of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $17.11 | $35,590 |
| 25% of workers | $22.13 | $46,030 |
| Half of workers (median) | $25.04 | $52,090 |
| 75% of workers | $29.83 | $62,040 |
| 90% of workers | $36.43 | $75,770 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | $53,220 | 420 |
| Charlottesville | $53,060 | 100 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $51,960 | 150 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $48,370 | 470 |
| Harrisonburg | $47,120 | 40 |
| Roanoke | $46,970 | 100 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $46,280 | 50 |
| Lynchburg | $46,030 | 90 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $44,740 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $80,670 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,450 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $45,420 |
| Phlebotomists | $46,340 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $76,880 |
| Surgical Technologists | $67,580 |
| Surgical Assistants | $78,910 |
Other job titles for this job
Open veterinary technologists and technicians jobs on JAI Bot
No open jobs in this field right now. Search all jobs or set up a free job alert.
Hiring veterinary technologists and technicians? Use the free hiring guide for a job description and interview questions, then post the job on JAI Bot. Every job shows typical pay to job seekers.
Post a job freeFind jobsCheck pay for any jobSource: 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.