SOC 29-2056 · May 2025 · United States
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
National figures, with pay broken out by state and metro area
The median wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians across the United States is $47,380 per year, measured over 129,140 jobs. The highest state median is in District of Columbia, at $61,270.
National wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Where the pay is highest for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Pay for this occupation varies by 72.4% between the highest and lowest paying states with published data. District of Columbia pays $61,270 and Louisiana pays $35,530.
| # | State | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $61,270 | 120 | |
| 2 | California | $60,630 | 11,310 | |
| 3 | Washington | $59,740 | 2,290 | |
| 4 | New York | $59,010 | 5,350 | |
| 5 | Minnesota | $57,270 | 3,560 | |
| 6 | Oregon | $55,810 | 1,120 | |
| 7 | Virginia | $52,090 | 2,790 | |
| 8 | Connecticut | $50,950 | 1,690 | |
| 9 | Maine | $50,810 | 910 | |
| 10 | Nevada | $50,250 | 1,120 |
States with the most Veterinary Technologists and Technicians jobs
| # | State | Jobs | Median | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas | 16,730 | $39,410 | |
| 2 | Florida | 11,380 | $46,380 | |
| 3 | California | 11,310 | $60,630 | |
| 4 | Pennsylvania | 6,620 | $46,430 | |
| 5 | New York | 5,350 | $59,010 | |
| 6 | Illinois | 5,040 | $46,440 | |
| 7 | Ohio | 4,790 | $47,990 | |
| 8 | Massachusetts | 3,990 | $49,540 | |
| 9 | Arizona | 3,970 | $46,300 | |
| 10 | Colorado | 3,720 | $49,650 |
Top-paying metro areas
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco | $71,090 | 1,220 |
| 2 | Corvallis | $67,960 | 80 |
| 3 | San Jose | $67,280 | 470 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz | $62,810 | 150 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa | $61,940 | 250 |
| 6 | Salinas | $61,330 | 130 |
| 7 | Seattle | $61,260 | 1,170 |
| 8 | Vallejo | $61,230 | 110 |
| 9 | Kennewick | $61,070 | 50 |
| 10 | Sacramento | $60,970 | 1,010 |
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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