Veterinary Technician Salary
Veterinary technicians assist veterinarians with animal care, performing clinical procedures, lab tests, and nursing duties.
Veterinary Technician Salary by Experience Level
Entry-level veterinary technicians earn around $29,000 per year, while mid-career professionals earn $39,000. Senior-level veterinary technicians can earn $53,000 or more.
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The salary range for veterinary technicians varies significantly. The bottom 10% earn $27,000, while the top 10% earn $55,000.
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 |
| 50th Percentile (Median) | $38,250 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,000 |
| 90th Percentile | $55,000 |
Veterinary Technician Salary by State
Veterinary Technician salaries vary significantly by state due to cost of living, demand, and industry concentration. The highest paying state is Hawaii at $65,025, while Mississippi offers the lowest at $31,748.
| State | Median | |
|---|---|---|
| #1 Hawaii | $65,025 | Details → |
| #2 California | $52,785 | Details → |
| #3 Massachusetts | $51,638 | Details → |
| #4 Alaska | $47,430 | Details → |
| #5 New York | $46,665 | Details → |
| #6 New Jersey | $43,988 | Details → |
| #7 Washington | $43,988 | Details → |
| #8 Connecticut | $42,840 | Details → |
| #9 Maryland | $42,075 | Details → |
| #10 Oregon | $42,075 | Details → |
| #11 Colorado | $40,163 | Details → |
| #12 New Hampshire | $40,163 | Details → |
| #13 Rhode Island | $40,163 | Details → |
| #14 Virginia | $39,780 | Details → |
| #15 Delaware | $38,633 | Details → |
| #16 Vermont | $38,633 | Details → |
| #17 Florida | $37,485 | Details → |
| #18 Maine | $37,485 | Details → |
| #19 Arizona | $37,103 | Details → |
| #20 Minnesota | $37,103 | Details → |
| #21 Nevada | $37,103 | Details → |
| #22 Utah | $37,103 | Details → |
| #23 Pennsylvania | $36,720 | Details → |
| #24 Illinois | $36,338 | Details → |
| #25 Montana | $36,338 | Details → |
| #26 Idaho | $35,955 | Details → |
| #27 Georgia | $35,573 | Details → |
| #28 New Mexico | $35,573 | Details → |
| #29 North Carolina | $35,190 | Details → |
| #30 Texas | $35,190 | Details → |
| #31 Wisconsin | $35,190 | Details → |
| #32 Wyoming | $35,190 | Details → |
| #33 Louisiana | $34,808 | Details → |
| #34 Indiana | $34,425 | Details → |
| #35 Michigan | $34,425 | Details → |
| #36 Nebraska | $34,425 | Details → |
| #37 North Dakota | $34,425 | Details → |
| #38 Ohio | $34,425 | Details → |
| #39 Iowa | $34,043 | Details → |
| #40 South Carolina | $34,043 | Details → |
| #41 Tennessee | $34,043 | Details → |
| #42 Missouri | $33,660 | Details → |
| #43 South Dakota | $33,660 | Details → |
| #44 Alabama | $33,278 | Details → |
| #45 Kansas | $33,278 | Details → |
| #46 Kentucky | $33,278 | Details → |
| #47 Oklahoma | $32,895 | Details → |
| #48 Arkansas | $32,130 | Details → |
| #49 West Virginia | $32,130 | Details → |
| #50 Mississippi | $31,748 | Details → |
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- ● Assist with animal examinations and surgeries
- ● Administer medications and vaccines
- ● Collect and analyze lab samples
- ● Take and process X-rays
- ● Educate pet owners on animal care
Top Skills
Education Required
Associate's degree
Job Outlook
Much faster than average — projected 20% growth over the next decade
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