Veterinary Technologists and Technician Salary in 2026

    SOC: 29-2056.00 · BLS OEWS 2026 · Updated March 2026
    Median Annual
    $45,980
    per year
    Salary Range
    $32K – $61K
    P10–P90
    Total Jobs
    131,320
    employed
    Job Growth
    +9.1%
    2024–2034
    Section 01

    How Much Do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Make?

    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians earn a median annual salary of $45,980 as of 2026, based on BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) data. Wages span from $32,120 at the 10th percentile to $60,880 at the 90th percentile — a range of $28,760. The highest-paying state is Washington at $59,080.

    PercentileAnnual salary
    10th percentile$32,120
    25th percentile$37,390
    Median (50th)$45,980
    75th percentile$50,960
    90th percentile$60,880
    10th: $32,120Median: $45,98090th: $60,880
    Section 02

    Veterinary Technologists and Technician Salary by State

    Median annual salary across all 50 states. Click a column to sort.

    StateMedian salary
    Washingtontop$59,080
    New York$58,830
    District of Columbia$55,900
    Virginia$55,790
    California$55,080
    Minnesota$49,480
    Maine$49,460
    Oregon$48,950
    Connecticut$48,880
    New Jersey$48,630
    New Hampshire$48,600
    Nevada$48,590
    Colorado$48,360
    Illinois$47,860
    Hawaii$47,670
    Indiana$47,520
    Michigan$47,150
    Massachusetts$47,130
    Delaware$47,100
    Vermont$46,650
    Maryland$46,620
    Ohio$46,390
    North Carolina$45,460
    Wisconsin$45,340
    South Dakota$45,220
    Arizona$45,110
    Rhode Island$42,230
    Pennsylvania$41,910
    Iowa$41,780
    North Dakota$40,900
    Florida$40,380
    Montana$39,690
    Utah$39,400
    Nebraska$39,180
    Kansas$39,070
    Missouri$39,010
    Georgia$38,810
    New Mexico$37,980
    South Carolina$37,960
    Oklahoma$37,920
    Wyoming$37,580
    Texas$37,250
    Kentucky$37,180
    Tennessee$36,940
    Idaho$36,670
    West Virginia$36,350
    Mississippi$36,090
    Arkansas$34,880
    Alabama$30,480
    Louisiana$29,920
    Section 03

    Highest-Paying Metros for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA
    Highest paying
    $66,300
    top metro salary
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
    $60,430
    $-5,870 vs highest
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
    $60,180
    $-6,120 vs highest
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area
    $60,040
    $-6,260 vs highest
    Washington
    $59,080
    $-7,220 vs highest
    New York
    $58,830
    $-7,470 vs highest
    Yakima, WA
    $58,230
    $-8,070 vs highest
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA
    $58,120
    $-8,180 vs highest
    Section 04

    Veterinary Technologists and Technician Salary by Experience

    Estimated salary ranges derived from BLS wage percentiles. Entry level corresponds to P10–P25, mid-career to the median, experienced to P75, and senior to P90+.

    Experience levelEstimated salary
    Entry level (0–2 yrs)~$32,120 – $37,390
    Mid career (3–7 yrs)~$45,980
    Experienced (8–15 yrs)~$50,960
    Senior (15+ yrs)$60,880+
    Section 05

    How to Earn More as a Veterinary Technologists and Technician

    Location is the single biggest salary lever: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA earn $66,300 — $20,320 above the national median. Earning an additional certification or completing a bachelor's degree can push your salary from the median toward the 75th percentile. Reaching the 75th percentile ($50,960) typically requires 5–10 years of experience plus specialization in a high-demand area.

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    Section 06

    Veterinary Technologists and Technician Salary vs Similar Careers

    CareerMedian salary
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicianthis career$45,980
    Physician Assistant$133,260
    Anesthesiologist Assistant$133,260
    Veterinarian$125,510
    Nurse Anesthetist$223,210

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    Section 07

    Frequently Asked Questions

    SOC: 29-2056.00 · Data: BLS OEWS 2026, O*NET 29.1 · Salary figures are national medians unless otherwise noted.