SOC 292056

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

National Median

$45,980

per year

National Salary Overview

Median Annual

$45,980

Entry Level (10th pct)

$32,120

Experienced (90th pct)

$60,880

Total Employed

131,320

Salary Distribution

Salary percentiles show the range from entry-level (10th) to top earners (90th)

Salary by Experience Level

Experience Level	Estimated Salary Range
Entry Level0-2 years experience	$32,120 - $37,390
Mid Career2-8 years experience	$37,390 - $50,960
Senior / Expert8+ years experience	$50,960 - $60,880

Highest Paying Locations for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA

$66,300

+44.2% vs national

Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA

$64,750

+40.8% vs national

Corvallis, OR

$63,970

+39.1% vs national

Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA

$60,430

+31.4% vs national

San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

$60,180

+30.9% vs national

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary by Location

Compare salaries across 50 metropolitan areas

Metropolitan Area	Median Salary	Employed
San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA	$66,300	1,220
Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA	$64,750	60
Corvallis, OR	$63,970	100
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA	$60,430	1,190
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA	$60,180	450
Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area	$60,040	210
Bellingham, WA	$59,240	80
Washington	$59,080	2,250
New York	$58,830	5,480
Kingston, NY	$58,660	60
Yakima, WA	$58,230	110
Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA	$58,120	990
Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA	$58,010	290
Kennewick-Richland, WA	$57,980	50
Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA	$57,980	100
Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY	$57,660	460
Vallejo, CA	$57,610	120
Chico, CA	$57,600	70
Napa, CA	$57,300	40
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV	$57,180	2,340
Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA	$57,080	150
Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY	$56,580	230
Salinas, CA	$55,990	120
District of Columbia	$55,900	160
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ	$55,860	5,280
Virginia	$55,790	2,800
Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA	$55,720	1,020
California	$55,080	11,380
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA	$54,100	140
Charlottesville, VA	$53,670	110
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA	$52,090	1,270
Richmond, VA	$51,990	410
Lansing-East Lansing, MI	$51,580	200
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT	$51,440	490
Champaign-Urbana, IL	$51,250	240
Kahului-Wailuku, HI	$51,110	30
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI	$51,010	3,150
Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area	$50,700	100
Western Washington nonmetropolitan area	$50,690	90
Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA	$50,530	70
Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA	$50,380	360
Modesto, CA	$50,370	150
Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN	$50,340	200
Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA	$50,140	140
Ithaca, NY	$50,030	70
Portland-South Portland, ME	$49,940	440
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO	$49,870	1,930
Manhattan, KS	$49,800	220
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA	$49,790	3,750
Southwest Virginia nonmetropolitan area	$49,760	50

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average salary for a Veterinary Technologists and Technicians?

The national median annual salary for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians is $45,980, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data. This means half of workers in this occupation earn more, and half earn less.

Where do Veterinary Technologists and Technicianss earn the most?

The highest-paying metro area for Veterinary Technologists and Technicianss is San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA, with a median salary of $66,300.

How much can an experienced Veterinary Technologists and Technicians make?

Top-earning Veterinary Technologists and Technicianss (90th percentile) make $60,880 or more annually. This typically reflects workers with significant experience, specialized skills, or positions in high-paying regions.