Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salaries by State
Mean and median pay, wage percentiles, employment, and top-paying metro areas for veterinary technologists and technicianss across the U.S. Source: BLS OEWS May 2025 (data.bls.gov OEWS tool /OESServices/combo/table, all-occupation crawl by area).
Job Outlook, 2024–2034
Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Salary Map
Brighter tiles = higher average pay; dashed tiles have no data. Click a state for details.
💰 Top 5 Highest-Paying States
- District of Columbia$65,370
- Alaska$63,720
- California$61,400
- New York$61,080
- Washington$59,940
📉 5 Lowest-Paying States
- Louisiana$35,980
- Alabama$36,600
- Mississippi$37,230
- Arkansas$38,490
- Wyoming$39,170
State Rankings
| # | State | Mean | Median | Hourly | vs. U.S. | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $65,370 | $61,270 | $31 | +33.1% | 120 |
| 2 | Alaska | $63,720 | $46,480 | $31 | +29.7% | 380 |
| 3 | California | $61,400 | $60,630 | $30 | +25% | 11,310 |
| 4 | New York | $61,080 | $59,010 | $29 | +24.3% | 5,350 |
| 5 | Washington | $59,940 | $59,740 | $29 | +22% | 2,290 |
| 6 | Oregon | $56,570 | $55,810 | $27 | +15.2% | 1,120 |
| 7 | Minnesota | $55,470 | $57,270 | $27 | +12.9% | 3,560 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $55,300 | $50,950 | $27 | +12.6% | 1,690 |
| 9 | Virginia | $54,480 | $52,090 | $26 | +10.9% | 2,790 |
| 10 | Nevada | $53,450 | $50,250 | $26 | +8.8% | 1,120 |
| 11 | Massachusetts | $53,170 | $49,540 | $26 | +8.2% | 3,990 |
| 12 | New Jersey | $52,780 | $49,050 | $25 | +7.5% | 2,910 |
| 13 | Maryland | $52,730 | $47,350 | $25 | +7.3% | 2,540 |
| 14 | Colorado | $52,010 | $49,650 | $25 | +5.9% | 3,720 |
| 15 | Maine | $51,720 | $50,810 | $25 | +5.3% | 910 |
| 16 | Michigan | $51,360 | $49,710 | $25 | +4.6% | 2,550 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $50,840 | $48,780 | $24 | +3.5% | 870 |
| 18 | Vermont | $50,670 | $49,490 | $24 | +3.2% | 390 |
| 19 | Illinois | $49,980 | $46,440 | $24 | +1.8% | 5,040 |
| 20 | Rhode Island | $49,590 | $45,310 | $24 | +1% | 530 |
| 21 | Hawaii | $49,460 | $48,550 | $24 | +0.7% | 270 |
| 22 | Delaware | $48,740 | $48,370 | $23 | -0.8% | 530 |
| 23 | Indiana | $48,480 | $48,720 | $23 | -1.3% | 1,820 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $48,210 | $47,020 | $23 | -1.9% | 2,590 |
| 25 | North Carolina | $48,120 | $47,620 | $23 | -2% | 2,580 |
| 26 | Ohio | $47,900 | $47,990 | $23 | -2.5% | 4,790 |
| 27 | North Dakota | $47,680 | $48,790 | $23 | -2.9% | 340 |
| 28 | Arizona | $47,470 | $46,300 | $23 | -3.4% | 3,970 |
| 29 | Pennsylvania | $47,270 | $46,430 | $23 | -3.8% | 6,620 |
| 30 | Iowa | $47,010 | $45,560 | $23 | -4.3% | 1,220 |
| 31 | Kansas | $46,440 | $45,810 | $22 | -5.5% | 1,270 |
| 32 | Florida | $46,300 | $46,380 | $22 | -5.7% | 11,380 |
| 33 | Nebraska | $44,490 | $43,680 | $21 | -9.4% | 690 |
| 34 | Montana | $44,140 | $41,170 | $21 | -10.1% | 480 |
| 35 | Tennessee | $43,960 | $42,810 | $21 | -10.5% | 1,640 |
| 36 | Georgia | $43,720 | $43,060 | $21 | -11% | 2,410 |
| 37 | South Dakota | $43,660 | $45,300 | $21 | -11.1% | 300 |
| 38 | South Carolina | $43,330 | $39,020 | $21 | -11.8% | 2,540 |
| 39 | New Mexico | $43,190 | $44,790 | $21 | -12.1% | 890 |
| 40 | Missouri | $42,600 | $43,520 | $20 | -13.3% | 2,040 |
| 41 | Idaho | $42,300 | $42,120 | $20 | -13.9% | 790 |
| 42 | Utah | $42,140 | $40,560 | $20 | -14.2% | 1,550 |
| 43 | Texas | $42,030 | $39,410 | $20 | -14.4% | 16,730 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $42,000 | $39,100 | $20 | -14.5% | 1,060 |
| 45 | Kentucky | $40,880 | $39,590 | $20 | -16.8% | 1,670 |
| 46 | West Virginia | $39,230 | $37,700 | $19 | -20.1% | 400 |
| 47 | Wyoming | $39,170 | $38,650 | $19 | -20.3% | 310 |
| 48 | Arkansas | $38,490 | $38,360 | $19 | -21.6% | 320 |
| 49 | Mississippi | $37,230 | $36,380 | $18 | -24.2% | 650 |
| 50 | Alabama | $36,600 | $36,590 | $18 | -25.5% | 1,880 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $35,980 | $35,530 | $17 | -26.8% | 2,220 |
Top-Paying Metro Areas
Highest median pay among 432 metro areas.
| # | Metro area | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $71,090 | $68,210 | 1,220 |
| 2 | Corvallis, OR | $67,960 | $68,140 | 80 |
| 3 | San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA | $67,280 | $68,370 | 470 |
| 4 | Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA | $62,810 | $62,780 | 150 |
| 5 | Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA | $61,940 | $62,770 | 250 |
| 6 | Salinas, CA | $61,330 | $61,000 | 130 |
| 7 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $61,260 | $62,510 | 1,170 |
| 8 | Vallejo, CA | $61,230 | $60,800 | 110 |
| 9 | Kennewick-Richland, WA | $61,070 | $60,000 | 50 |
| 10 | Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA | $60,970 | $62,090 | 1,010 |
Pay by Industry
Highest-paying industries employing veterinary technologists and technicianss (BLS OEWS, by median).
| # | Industry | Median | Mean | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Services, Local Government Owned | $78,680 | $72,270 | 130 |
| 2 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods | $76,560 | $78,430 | — |
| 3 | Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods (4242 and 4246 only) | $76,560 | $78,600 | — |
| 4 | Sector 42 - Wholesale Trade | $76,550 | $77,200 | — |
| 5 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $75,350 | $68,100 | 40 |
| 6 | Management of Companies and Enterprises | $75,350 | $68,100 | 40 |
| 7 | Sector 55 - Management of Companies and Enterprises | $75,350 | $68,100 | 40 |
| 8 | Sectors 31, 32, and 33 - Manufacturing | $73,790 | $69,370 | 220 |
| 9 | Chemical Manufacturing | $71,360 | $68,820 | 210 |
| 10 | Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing | $71,360 | $68,820 | 210 |
| 11 | Federal Executive Branch (OEWS Designation) | $68,220 | $67,130 | 440 |
| 12 | Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) | $68,220 | $67,130 | 440 |
Workforce Deep-Dive
Distribution and demographics from Census ACS (2023, self-reported). Wage figures here are ACS averages and run lower than the authoritative BLS wages above; use them for shape, not exact pay.
Annual wage distribution
Pay by age band
Education level
Full-time vs part-time
Race / ethnicity
Top fields of study
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make in the U.S.?
The median veterinary technologists and technicians salary in the United States is $47,380 per year (mean $49,120), and about 80% earn between $35,710 and $63,180.
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make per hour?
Roughly $24 per hour, based on a mean annual wage of $49,120 and 2,080 work hours per year.
Which state pays veterinary technologists and technicians the most?
District of Columbia has the highest average pay for veterinary technologists and technicians at $65,370 per year (median $61,270).
What is the job outlook for veterinary technologists and technicians?
Employment is projected to change +9.1% from 2024 to 2034 (Much faster than average), with about 14,300 openings per year.