The average salary for a veterinary technologist in California is around $45,540 per year.
Avg Salary
Veterinary technologists earn an average yearly salary of $45,540.
Wages typically start from $31,220 and go up to $59,360.
42% below national average Updated in 2021
Veterinary technologist earnings by seniority
Top-level veterinary technologist earnings begin at:
$28.54 per hour
$59,360 per year
Senior-level veterinary technologist earnings begin at:
$22.99 per hour
$47,810 per year
Mid-level veterinary technologist earnings begin at:
$21.90 per hour
$45,540 per year
Junior-level veterinary technologist earnings begin at:
$17.70 per hour
$36,820 per year
Starting level veterinary technologist earnings begin at:
$15.01 per hour
$31,220 per year
Approximate values based on highest and lowest earning segments.
Veterinary technologist salary by state
| State Name | Average Salary |
|---|---|
| Alaska | $47,040 |
| District of Columbia | $47,010 |
| Washington | $47,010 |
| Nevada | $46,230 |
| Connecticut | $46,190 |
| New York | $46,020 |
| California | $45,540 |
| Virginia | $44,520 |
| Massachusetts | $44,210 |
| Hawaii | $38,940 |
| New Jersey | $38,920 |
| New Hampshire | $38,880 |
| Illinois | $37,950 |
| Colorado | $37,630 |
| Oregon | $37,630 |
| Michigan | $37,440 |
| Maryland | $37,390 |
| Minnesota | $37,240 |
| Rhode Island | $37,190 |
| Maine | $37,180 |
| Nebraska | $36,940 |
| Wisconsin | $36,880 |
| North Dakota | $36,840 |
| Pennsylvania | $36,720 |
| Arizona | $36,690 |
| South Carolina | $36,680 |
| Vermont | $36,620 |
| North Carolina | $36,590 |
| Georgia | $36,540 |
| Florida | $36,520 |
| South Dakota | $36,380 |
| Delaware | $36,360 |
| Ohio | $36,350 |
| Idaho | $36,330 |
| Montana | $36,210 |
| Kansas | $36,140 |
| Indiana | $35,980 |
| Iowa | $35,930 |
| Oklahoma | $35,630 |
| Missouri | $32,170 |
| Utah | $30,620 |
| Tennessee | $30,600 |
| Texas | $30,430 |
| New Mexico | $30,020 |
| West Virginia | $29,690 |
| Wyoming | $29,450 |
| Alabama | $29,180 |
| Kentucky | $29,180 |
| Arkansas | $29,120 |
| Louisiana | $28,040 |
| Mississippi | $27,830 |
| Puerto Rico | $22,550 |
How do veterinary technologist salaries compare to similar careers?
Veterinary technologists earn about the same as related careers in California. On average, they make less than pharmacy technicians but more than veterinary assistants.
| Career | Median Salary |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy technician salary | $47K |
| Endoscopy technician salary | $47K |
| Phlebotomist salary | $47K |
| Medical administrative assistant salary | $46K |
| Dental assistant salary | $47K |
| Veterinary technologist salary | $46K |
| Medical assistant salary | $39K |
| Exterminator salary | $38K |
| Animal trainer salary | $37K |
| Veterinary assistant salary | $36K |
Source: CareerExplorer (Aggregated)