Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $28.72 an hour ($59,740 a year). About 2,290 people work in this job there.
That is 26% higher than the U.S. median ($47,380). Washington ranks 3rd of 51 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinary technologists and technicians in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.30 | $46,390 |
| 25% of workers | $24.38 | $50,700 |
| Half of workers (median) | $28.72 | $59,740 |
| 75% of workers | $31.00 | $64,480 |
| 90% of workers | $37.16 | $77,300 |
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $61,260 | 1,170 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $61,070 | 50 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $60,830 | 40 |
| Bellingham | $59,360 | 100 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $59,260 | 90 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $57,720 | 90 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $57,100 | 170 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Medical Assistants | $59,290 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,150 |
| Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | $102,090 |
| Emergency Medical Technicians | $52,690 |
| Phlebotomists | $48,880 |
| Surgical Technologists | $77,270 |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | $83,790 |
| Pharmacy Technicians | $58,900 |
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