The average salary for a veterinary technician in the United States is around $35,000 per year.
Avg Salary
Veterinary technicians earn an average yearly salary of $35,000.
Wages typically start from $8,000 and go up to $56,000.
48% below national average Updated in 2023
Veterinary technician earnings by seniority
90th percentile
Top-level veterinary technician earnings begin at:
$26.92 per hour
$56,000 per year
75th percentile
Senior-level veterinary technician earnings begin at:
$21.63 per hour
$45,000 per year
50th percentile
Mid-level veterinary technician earnings begin at:
$16.83 per hour
$35,000 per year
25th percentile
Junior-level veterinary technician earnings begin at:
$12.02 per hour
$25,000 per year
10th percentile
Starting level veterinary technician earnings begin at:
$3.85 per hour
$8,000 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
How do veterinary technician salaries compare to similar careers?
Veterinary technicians earn 11% less than similar careers in the United States. On average, they make less than veterinarians but more than ranchers.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Veterinarian salary | $61K |
| Animal scientist salary | $58K |
| Zoologist salary | $49K |
| Exterminator salary | $43K |
| Dog groomer salary | $32K |
| Veterinary technician salary | $35K |
| Fish and game warden salary | $29K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $19K |
| Animal breeder salary | $19K |
| Rancher salary | $10K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)