Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Occupation

$45,980
National Median Salary
$22.11
Median Hourly Wage
131,320
Total Employment

Salary Distribution

$32,120
$37,390
$45,980
$50,960
$60,880

10th percentile → 25th → Median → 75th → 90th percentile

Salary Trend (2014-2024)

+48.0%
10 Year Change
$31,070
2014 Median
$45,980
2024 Median
Best Paying Industries Industry Wage Growth Best Paying States Fastest Growing States Where This Career Pays Above Average

Top Paying Industries for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Industry Annual Median Employment
Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing $83,010 150
Chemical Manufacturing $83,010 150
Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) $65,890 460
Scientific Research and Development Services $58,400 930
Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences $58,400 930

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Top Paying States for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

State Annual Median Employment
Washington $59,080 2,250
New York $58,830 5,480
District of Columbia $55,900 160
Virginia $55,790 2,800
California $55,080 11,380

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Chemical Manufacturing Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) Scientific Research and Development Services Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) Other Miscellaneous Retailers Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers Educational Services Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions Local Government, excluding Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)