Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary by State
The national median pay for veterinary technologists and technicians is $47,380 a year. By state, it ranges from $35,530 in Louisiana to $61,270 in District of Columbia.
Updated October 2026 · Data: BLS OEWS May 2025 · How we match careers
U.S. pay range
- Lowest 10%
- $35,710
- 25th percentile
- $38,910
- Median
- $47,380
- 75th percentile
- $57,650
- Top 10%
- $63,180
Annual pay, all U.S. workers in this job. About 129,140 jobs.
Median pay in 50 states and DC
| # | State | Median | vs. U.S. | Lowest 10% | Top 10% | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | $61,270 | +29% | $50,390 | $81,990 | 120 |
| 2 | California | $60,630 | +28% | $48,240 | $75,860 | 11,310 |
| 3 | Washington | $59,740 | +26% | $46,390 | $77,300 | 2,290 |
| 4 | New York | $59,010 | +25% | $47,640 | $78,760 | 5,350 |
| 5 | Minnesota | $57,270 | +21% | $42,640 | $65,120 | 3,560 |
| 6 | Oregon | $55,810 | +18% | $39,920 | $77,710 | 1,120 |
| 7 | Virginia | $52,090 | +10% | $35,590 | $75,770 | 2,790 |
| 8 | Connecticut | $50,950 | +8% | $41,480 | $75,090 | 1,690 |
| 9 | Maine | $50,810 | +7% | $47,340 | $57,690 | 910 |
| 10 | Nevada | $50,250 | +6% | $34,700 | $65,420 | 1,120 |
| 11 | Michigan | $49,710 | +5% | $37,410 | $63,020 | 2,550 |
| 12 | Colorado | $49,650 | +5% | $37,820 | $60,380 | 3,720 |
| 13 | Massachusetts | $49,540 | +5% | $37,500 | $64,470 | 3,990 |
| 14 | Vermont | $49,490 | +4% | $48,050 | $58,430 | 390 |
| 15 | New Jersey | $49,050 | +4% | $37,870 | $75,310 | 2,910 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $48,790 | +3% | $35,960 | $56,980 | 340 |
| 17 | New Hampshire | $48,780 | +3% | $37,450 | $60,840 | 870 |
| 18 | Indiana | $48,720 | +3% | $37,820 | $59,490 | 1,820 |
| 19 | Hawaii | $48,550 | +2% | $35,990 | $62,660 | 270 |
| 20 | Delaware | $48,370 | +2% | $37,250 | $61,890 | 530 |
| 21 | Ohio | $47,990 | +1% | $34,760 | $61,360 | 4,790 |
| 22 | North Carolina | $47,620 | +1% | $35,890 | $59,420 | 2,580 |
| 23 | Maryland | $47,350 | 0% | $38,750 | $74,460 | 2,540 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $47,020 | −1% | $37,900 | $59,110 | 2,590 |
| 25 | Alaska | $46,480 | −2% | $37,010 | $75,820 | 380 |
| 26 | Illinois | $46,440 | −2% | $38,580 | $60,520 | 5,040 |
| 27 | Pennsylvania | $46,430 | −2% | $36,480 | $60,280 | 6,620 |
| 28 | Florida | $46,380 | −2% | $36,600 | $57,870 | 11,380 |
| 29 | Arizona | $46,300 | −2% | $37,870 | $58,350 | 3,970 |
| 30 | Kansas | $45,810 | −3% | $36,780 | $58,250 | 1,270 |
| 31 | Iowa | $45,560 | −4% | $36,290 | $63,860 | 1,220 |
| 32 | Rhode Island | $45,310 | −4% | $37,570 | $63,590 | 530 |
| 33 | South Dakota | $45,300 | −4% | $35,780 | $50,440 | 300 |
| 34 | New Mexico | $44,790 | −5% | $31,350 | $56,870 | 890 |
| 35 | Nebraska | $43,680 | −8% | $37,770 | $57,310 | 690 |
| 36 | Missouri | $43,520 | −8% | $31,940 | $49,260 | 2,040 |
| 37 | Georgia | $43,060 | −9% | $35,060 | $58,590 | 2,410 |
| 38 | Tennessee | $42,810 | −10% | $31,660 | $57,040 | 1,640 |
| 39 | Idaho | $42,120 | −11% | $31,900 | $48,660 | 790 |
| 40 | Montana | $41,170 | −13% | $35,420 | $57,660 | 480 |
| 41 | Utah | $40,560 | −14% | $29,640 | $55,330 | 1,550 |
| 42 | Kentucky | $39,590 | −16% | $28,490 | $50,530 | 1,670 |
| 43 | Texas | $39,410 | −17% | $30,320 | $54,610 | 16,730 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $39,100 | −17% | $31,390 | $53,880 | 1,060 |
| 45 | South Carolina | $39,020 | −18% | $33,870 | $57,970 | 2,540 |
| 46 | Wyoming | $38,650 | −18% | $28,630 | $49,260 | 310 |
| 47 | Arkansas | $38,360 | −19% | $27,250 | $47,820 | 320 |
| 48 | West Virginia | $37,700 | −20% | $29,430 | $48,170 | 400 |
| 49 | Alabama | $36,590 | −23% | $28,590 | $49,060 | 1,880 |
| 50 | Mississippi | $36,380 | −23% | $29,120 | $46,710 | 650 |
| 51 | Louisiana | $35,530 | −25% | $28,490 | $47,690 | 2,220 |
BLS OEWS May 2025 state estimates. States without published data are not listed. “Not published”: BLS withheld the value or it is above the highest amount BLS publishes. Pay is not adjusted for living costs.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary questions
Which state pays veterinary technologists and technicians the most?
District of Columbia, with a median of $61,270 a year (+29% vs. the national median of $47,380). BLS May 2025.
Which state pays veterinary technologists and technicians the least?
Louisiana, with a median of $35,530 a year (−25% vs. national).
Where do most veterinary technologists and technicians work?
Texas has the most jobs, about 16,730, with a median of $39,410.
Does a higher salary mean more money left over?
Not always. These are pay figures only. Living costs, taxes and housing differ a lot between states, and this page does not adjust for them.