SOC 29-2056 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians — Flagstaff
Flagstaff, AZ · 5 metro areas compared
The median wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Flagstaff, AZ is $43,960 per year, close to the national median of $47,380 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Flagstaff, AZ is $43,960 per year, close to the national median of $47,380 for the same occupation. Pay ranges from under $39,920 at the tenth percentile to more than $58,550 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $40,140 to $48,000.
The area has 100 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 1.5 of every thousand jobs. Phoenix leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $46,390. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 202nd of 254 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $39,920 | −15.7% |
| 25th | $40,140 | −15.3% |
| Median (50th) | $43,960 | −7.2% |
| 75th | $48,000 | +1.3% |
| 90th | $58,550 | +23.6% |
| Mean | $45,520 | −3.9% |
Other metro areas in Arizona
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Phoenix | $46,390 | 2,760 | |
| 2 | Lake Havasu City | $44,980 | 50 | |
| 3 | Prescott Valley | $44,330 | 100 | |
| 4 | Tucson | $44,260 | 470 | |
| 5 | Sierra Vista | $36,760 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Flagstaff sit close to the national average, so $43,960 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$43,960as reported by BLSLocal price level
100.7US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$43,654US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $43,960 a year, 7.2% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $39,920 to $58,550 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 100 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Phoenix, at $46,390.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Flagstaff, AZ?
The median annual wage is $43,960, or $21.14 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $47,380, so pay in Flagstaff, AZ is 7.2% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ earns more than $58,550 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $39,920 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Phoenix, at $46,390 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 100 jobs in this occupation in Flagstaff, AZ. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. 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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