Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary in the United States
Median annual wage: $47,380 · Median hourly: $22.78 · Employment: 129,140
Annual Salary Percentiles
| Percentile | Annual | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,710 | $17.17 |
| 25th | $38,910 | $18.71 |
| Median | $47,380 | $22.78 |
| 75th | $57,650 | $27.72 |
| 90th | $63,180 | $30.38 |
Quick Facts
- Occupational code: 29-2056
- Total U.S. employment: 129,140
- Jobs per 1,000: —
- Hourly salary breakdown
- All-state comparison
What this means
With approximately 129,140 veterinary technologists and technicians employed, this is a major occupation in the labor market.
For career planning: entry-level pay (10th percentile) is about $35,710, median pay is $47,380, and experienced pay (90th percentile) reaches $63,180.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
The table below ranks every state by median annual wage. Click a state for detailed local data.
| State | Median Annual | Median Hourly | vs National | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $36,590 | $17.59 | -22.8% | 1,880 |
| Alaska | $46,480 | $22.35 | -1.9% | 380 |
| Arizona | $46,300 | $22.26 | -2.3% | 3,970 |
| Arkansas | $38,360 | $18.44 | -19.0% | 320 |
| California | $60,630 | $29.15 | +28.0% | 11,310 |
| Colorado | $49,650 | $23.87 | +4.8% | 3,720 |
| Connecticut | $50,950 | $24.49 | +7.5% | 1,690 |
| Delaware | $48,370 | $23.25 | +2.1% | 530 |
| District of Columbia | $61,270 | $29.46 | +29.3% | 120 |
| Florida | $46,380 | $22.30 | -2.1% | 11,380 |
| Georgia | $43,060 | $20.70 | -9.1% | 2,410 |
| Hawaii | $48,550 | $23.34 | +2.5% | 270 |
| Idaho | $42,120 | $20.25 | -11.1% | 790 |
| Illinois | $46,440 | $22.33 | -2.0% | 5,040 |
| Indiana | $48,720 | $23.43 | +2.8% | 1,820 |
| Iowa | $45,560 | $21.90 | -3.8% | 1,220 |
| Kansas | $45,810 | $22.02 | -3.3% | 1,270 |
| Kentucky | $39,590 | $19.03 | -16.4% | 1,670 |
| Louisiana | $35,530 | $17.08 | -25.0% | 2,220 |
| Maine | $50,810 | $24.43 | +7.2% | 910 |
| Maryland | $47,350 | $22.77 | -0.1% | 2,540 |
| Massachusetts | $49,540 | $23.82 | +4.6% | 3,990 |
| Michigan | $49,710 | $23.90 | +4.9% | 2,550 |
| Minnesota | $57,270 | $27.54 | +20.9% | 3,560 |
| Mississippi | $36,380 | $17.49 | -23.2% | 650 |
| Missouri | $43,520 | $20.92 | -8.1% | 2,040 |
| Montana | $41,170 | $19.79 | -13.1% | 480 |
| Nebraska | $43,680 | $21.00 | -7.8% | 690 |
| Nevada | $50,250 | $24.16 | +6.1% | 1,120 |
| New Hampshire | $48,780 | $23.45 | +3.0% | 870 |
| New Jersey | $49,050 | $23.58 | +3.5% | 2,910 |
| New Mexico | $44,790 | $21.53 | -5.5% | 890 |
| New York | $59,010 | $28.37 | +24.5% | 5,350 |
| North Carolina | $47,620 | $22.89 | +0.5% | 2,580 |
| North Dakota | $48,790 | $23.46 | +3.0% | 340 |
| Ohio | $47,990 | $23.07 | +1.3% | 4,790 |
| Oklahoma | $39,100 | $18.80 | -17.5% | 1,060 |
| Oregon | $55,810 | $26.83 | +17.8% | 1,120 |
| Pennsylvania | $46,430 | $22.32 | -2.0% | 6,620 |
| Rhode Island | $45,310 | $21.78 | -4.4% | 530 |
| South Carolina | $39,020 | $18.76 | -17.6% | 2,540 |
| South Dakota | $45,300 | $21.78 | -4.4% | 300 |
| Tennessee | $42,810 | $20.58 | -9.6% | 1,640 |
| Texas | $39,410 | $18.95 | -16.8% | 16,730 |
| Utah | $40,560 | $19.50 | -14.4% | 1,550 |
| Vermont | $49,490 | $23.80 | +4.5% | 390 |
| Virginia | $52,090 | $25.04 | +9.9% | 2,790 |
| Washington | $59,740 | $28.72 | +26.1% | 2,290 |
| West Virginia | $37,700 | $18.13 | -20.4% | 400 |
| Wisconsin | $47,020 | $22.61 | -0.8% | 2,590 |
| Wyoming | $38,650 | $18.58 | -18.4% | 310 |
Data source: BLS OES state file · U.S. BLS OES, May 2024 (updated April 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average salary for veterinary technologists and technicians?
The median annual wage for veterinary technologists and technicians is $47,380 ($22.78 per hour), according to the BLS OES survey for May 2024.
Which state pays veterinary technologists and technicians the most?
Wages vary by state. Use the state table above to compare median annual pay across all 50 states and Washington, D.C.
How many veterinary technologists and technicians are employed in the U.S.?
There are approximately 129,140 veterinary technologists and technicians employed nationally, per BLS OES.
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make per hour?
The median hourly wage is $22.78. See the hourly salary page for the full percentile breakdown.