Veterinary Technician SalaryThe average Veterinary Technician Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Veterinarian Technicians work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and other settings. A Veterinary Technicians salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn. The assumption was made that the Veterinary Technicians reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Veterinary Technician Salary: Average Hourly & Annual Data Hourly A Veterinary Technician average salary is less than $14.00 per hour. The lowest 10% earn less than $9.00 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $20.00 per hour. Annually On an annual basis the average salary is less than $30,000 The lowest 10% earn less than $20,000 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $40,000 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Veterinary Tech Salary The lowest paid Veterinary Technicians earn average wages below $9.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $20.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries.
Top 5 States The best states to earn a Veterinary Technician salary are Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Veterinary Technician salary are New Haven, CT $38,950, San Diego-Carlsbad-San Marcos, CA $38,690, Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $35,980, San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $34,340, and San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City, CA $33,370. Other Industries that Employ Veterinary Techs. Spectator sports, pharmaceutical manufacturing, medicine manufacturing, and scientific research and development services also employ Veterinary Technicians. A very small number work in zoos, theme parks, or wildlife preserves. Employment Data It is estimated that there are approximately 75,000 Veterinary Technicians employed in the Where They Work Over 59,000 Veterinary Technicians work in Other professional and Technical offices. Roughly translated that means Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals. Over 1000 work for local, state and federal government agencies. A number of these professionals are in the military. Colleges and Universities employ approximately 1900 with social advocacy programs employing over 600. Private Practice vs. Employment Veterinary Technicians are assistive personnel primarily employed in the veterinary industry. Opportunities for private practice or self employment as a veterinary tech are limited. Benefits Fringe benefits will vary depending on business size and other factors. A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. See the complete list of healthcare job descriptions See the complete list of healthcare salary data pages |
