Veterinary Technician salary

There is no single fixed veterinary technician salary in the United States. Pay varies a lot by state, experience level, and employer. You can, however, use official wage data to see typical median pay and salary ranges for this role.

Quick answer

In the US, people working as veterinary technicians are usually paid an annual salary that changes with their location, experience, and work setting (for example hospitals, private practice, retail, or field work). The fastest way to get an accurate number is to look up the role in our US Salary by Profession Calculator, which uses data sourced from CareerOneStop and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Check veterinary technician salary by state

1. Open the US Salary by Profession Calculator.
2. Choose Veterinary Technician from the job title list (or type it into the search field).
3. Select the US state where you work or plan to work.
4. Click Get salary to see the median annual salary, a typical annual range, and the median hourly wage.

The calculator will show live results based on the most recent wage data available for all 50 states, so you do not need to worry about this page going out of date.

What affects a veterinary technician salary?

• State and city: pay tends to be higher in states and metro areas with higher living costs or skill shortages.
• Experience and seniority: entry-level roles usually pay less than positions that require several years of experience.
• Work setting: salaries can differ between hospitals, private clinics, corporate roles, government, education, and field work.
• Hours and shift patterns: night shifts, overtime, or on-call work can attract higher overall pay.
• Qualifications and certifications: extra training, licences, or specialist skills can move pay toward the top of the range.

Salary figures shown in the calculator and in the California example above are based on official wage data from CareerOneStop and the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. Actual pay will vary by employer and individual circumstances. This page is for general information only and is not financial or career advice.