The average salary for a veterinary technologists and technician in the United States is $44,040, but the range typically falls between $36,340 and $48,900. This corresponds to an average hourly wage of $21.18, with a range between $17.47 and $23.51.
There are approximately 122,000 people employed as a veterinary technologists and technician in the United States. With Texas, Florida, California employing the highest number of veterinary technologists and technicians.The state with the best pay for a veterinary technologists and technician is Washington, with an average annual salary of $54,460, while Louisiana has the lowest average annual salary of $31,810.
| Annual Salary | Hourly Wage | |
|---|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $30,180 | $14.51 |
| 25th Percentile | $36,340 | $17.47 |
| Median | $43,740 | $21.03 |
| 75th Percentile | $48,900 | $23.51 |
| 90th Percentile | $59,310 | $28.52 |
The salary of a veterinary technologists and technician can vary depending on the state. Below is a map of the United States showing the average annual salary for a veterinary technologists and technician in each state. The darker the color, the higher the salary. The best states for veterinary technologists and technicians are Washington, California, New York, District of Columbia, Virginia while the worst states are Louisiana, Alabama, West Virginia, Arkansas, Mississippi.
| State | Low-end | Average | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $27,040 | $33,750 | $43,710 |
| Alaska | $34,440 | $45,510 | $57,410 |
| Arizona | $34,540 | $41,410 | $48,820 |
| Arkansas | $27,540 | $34,450 | $41,970 |
| California | $39,280 | $55,740 | $73,330 |
| Colorado | $35,880 | $46,240 | $59,160 |
| Connecticut | $37,240 | $48,980 | $61,560 |
| Delaware | $29,880 | $42,630 | $60,800 |
| District of Columbia | $39,240 | $56,420 | $76,030 |
| Florida | $30,270 | $41,640 | $54,300 |
| Georgia | $29,110 | $40,390 | $49,310 |
| Hawaii | $28,420 | $44,150 | $66,640 |
| Idaho | $30,610 | $38,400 | $45,930 |
| Illinois | $31,770 | $44,670 | $60,470 |
| Indiana | $31,350 | $41,280 | $48,720 |
| Iowa | $31,390 | $41,530 | $58,640 |
| Kansas | $27,450 | $38,940 | $49,200 |
| Kentucky | $26,960 | $35,370 | $45,760 |
| Louisiana | $23,430 | $31,810 | $41,690 |
| Maine | $37,480 | $47,560 | $58,800 |
| Maryland | $33,930 | $45,160 | $59,670 |
| Massachusetts | $36,830 | $48,270 | $59,120 |
| Michigan | $36,210 | $46,310 | $57,310 |
| Minnesota | $36,820 | $46,080 | $57,320 |
| Mississippi | $22,350 | $33,990 | $44,090 |
| Missouri | $28,480 | $38,600 | $49,520 |
| Montana | $30,630 | $39,590 | $48,930 |
| Nebraska | $29,830 | $40,040 | $48,830 |
| Nevada | $38,290 | $46,830 | $57,720 |
| New Hampshire | $36,820 | $46,860 | $60,550 |
| New Jersey | $36,390 | $47,100 | $59,950 |
| New Mexico | $28,630 | $39,070 | $50,690 |
| New York | $39,680 | $55,540 | $76,660 |
| North Carolina | $31,710 | $44,580 | $59,270 |
| North Dakota | $28,700 | $40,540 | $47,140 |
| Ohio | $30,900 | $40,660 | $49,430 |
| Oklahoma | $28,600 | $36,540 | $47,230 |
| Oregon | $31,500 | $44,810 | $57,900 |
| Pennsylvania | $31,150 | $44,250 | $59,570 |
| Rhode Island | $30,090 | $42,510 | $60,700 |
| South Carolina | $30,770 | $41,460 | $56,590 |
| South Dakota | $36,040 | $41,200 | $45,830 |
| Tennessee | $28,820 | $38,250 | $49,850 |
| Texas | $27,540 | $37,560 | $48,980 |
| Utah | $30,310 | $39,370 | $47,030 |
| Vermont | $37,370 | $43,080 | $47,780 |
| Virginia | $35,910 | $50,980 | $64,440 |
| Washington | $43,410 | $54,460 | $64,430 |
| West Virginia | $24,580 | $33,910 | $45,590 |
| Wisconsin | $34,660 | $43,770 | $56,550 |
| Wyoming | $21,290 | $35,600 | $46,590 |
Even between cities, the salary of a veterinary technologists and technician can vary. For example, the areas with the highest average salary for veterinary technologists and technicians is San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward area, CA with an average salary of $63,470.The city with the lowest average salary for veterinary technologists and technicians is Northwest Mississippi nonmetropolitan area, MS with an average salary of $25,660.
Areas with highest average salaries for veterinary technologists and technicians
Areas with lowest average salaries for veterinary technologists and technicians
The number of veterinary technologists and technicians in the United States has been increasing over the years. Since 2020, the number of veterinary technologists and technicians has increased by 12,510. On average, the number of veterinary technologists and technicians has been increasing by 2.9% each year. The salary of veterinary technologists and technicians has been increasing. Since 2020, the salary of veterinary technologists and technicians has increased by $6,180. On average, the salary of veterinary technologists and technicians has been increasing by 4.1% each year.
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