How much does a Registered Veterinary Technician make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

Experience

Industry

$51,005 / yrTotal Pay
$49,103 / yrBase Pay
$1,902 / yrAdditional Pay

$51,005

 / yr
$36K$73K
Most Likely Range
Possible Range

The estimated total pay for a Registered Veterinary Technician is $51,005 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $49,103 per year. These numbers represent the median, which is the midpoint of the ranges from our proprietary Total Pay Estimate model and based on salaries collected from our users. The estimated additional pay is $1,902 per year. Additional pay could include cash bonus, commission, tips, and profit sharing. The "Most Likely Range" represents values that exist within the 25th and 75th percentile of all pay data available for this role.

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Total Pay Trajectory

For Veterinary Technician

$41,917 /yr
Veterinary Technician
$44,529 /yr
Senior Veterinary Technician
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Top Paying Companies

For a Registered Veterinary Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Registered Veterinary Technician in United States. Employers include Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA and MedVet.

1
Banfield Pet Hospital
$52,559/yr
2
VCA
$50,618/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Veterinary Technician

$41,917 /yr
Veterinary Technician

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What are total pay estimates for a Registered Veterinary Technician at different companies?

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VCA
3.2
Registered Veterinary TechnicianSee 24 salaries from all locations

$24

 / hr

$25

 / hr
MedVet
3.8
Registered Veterinary TechnicianSee 8 salaries from all locations

$23

 / hr

$27

 / hr

$23

 / hr

$26

 / hr

$24

 / hr

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$25

 / hr
VetCor
3.4
Registered Veterinary TechnicianSee 3 salaries from all locations

$26

 / hr

$26

 / hr

$23

 / hr

$23

 / hr

$25

 / hr

$24

 / hr

$23

 / hr

$27

 / hr

$24

 / hr

$25

 / hr
VCA
3.2
Register Veterinary TechnicianSee 2 salaries from all locations

$19

 / hr

$24

 / hr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Registered Veterinary Technician in United States

The top paying industry for a Registered Veterinary Technician in United States is Personal Consumer Services with a median total pay of $50,618.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Personal Consumer ServicesPersonal Consumer Services$50,618

    0% Lower than other industries

Personal Consumer Services

Top paying companies in Personal Consumer Services for Registered Veterinary Technician are Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA, and MedVet.

Banfield Pet HospitalBanfield Pet Hospital$52,559/yr
VCAVCA$50,618/yr
MedVetMedVet$48,693/yr

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What is the pay outlook for Healthcare?

Healthcare jobs, already in high demand, are expected to grow extensively to meet the increased need from an aging population. Careers in this industry are diverse, though most require additional training and pay above-average wages. Despite fewer opportunities for remote work than other professions, healthcare jobs can be found nearly everywhere, including both rural and urban settings. While careers in healthcare offer high job security, they also often involve long hours, including evening and weekend shift work, particularly for those just starting their career.

Recent Salaries Shared

For registered veterinary technician

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Job Title

Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

Years at Recent Employer

Submitted

Date or Time

Certifed Veterinary Technician (CVT)

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$625

/hr

$25 | $600

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
Certified Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$28

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$519

/hr

$19 | $500

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$17

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Licensed Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 4-6 years

$41,000

/yr

$40K | $1K

Submitted Yesterday

4-6 years
Yesterday
Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$419

/hr

$19 | $400

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$25

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday

Registered Veterinary Technician pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Registered Veterinary Technician is $49,103 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Registered Veterinary Technician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 167 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Registered Veterinary Technician employees.

The highest salary for a Registered Veterinary Technician in United States is $69,158 per year.

The lowest salary for a Registered Veterinary Technician in United States is $34,864 per year.

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