How much does a Veterinary Technician make?

Updated Sep 15, 2022

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$41,913 / yrTotal Pay
$40,085 / yrBase Pay
$1,828 / yrAdditional Pay

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The estimated total pay for a Veterinary Technician is $41,913 per year in the United States area, with an average salary of $40,085 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 $1,828 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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For Veterinary Technician

$41,913 /yr
Veterinary Technician
$44,511 /yr
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Top Paying Companies

For a Veterinary Technician in United States

Below is the total pay for the top 10 highest paying companies for a Veterinary Technician in United States. Employers include VOSM, SafetyCall International and San Francisco SPCA.

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VOSM
$52,943/yr
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ZippiVet
$47,331/yr
Total Pay Trajectory

For Veterinary Technician

$41,913 /yr
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Top Paying Industries

For a Veterinary Technician in United States

The top 5 paying industries for a Veterinary Technician in United States are Human Resources & Staffing with a median total pay of $47,048, Government & Public Administration with a median total pay of $45,640, Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services with a median total pay of $45,584, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology with a median total pay of $44,776, and Management & Consulting with a median total pay of $44,293.

IndustryTotal PayTotal Pay Insight
  • Human Resources & StaffingHuman Resources & Staffing$47,048

    12% Higher than other industries

  • Government & Public AdministrationGovernment & Public Administration$45,640

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Construction, Repair & Maintenance ServicesConstruction, Repair & Maintenance Services$45,584

    9% Higher than other industries

  • Pharmaceutical & BiotechnologyPharmaceutical & Biotechnology$44,776

    7% Higher than other industries

  • Management & ConsultingManagement & Consulting$44,293

    6% Higher than other industries

Human Resources & Staffing

Top paying companies in Human Resources & Staffing for Veterinary Technician are SafetyCall International and Roo Veterinary.

SafetyCall InternationalSafetyCall International$49,095/yr
Roo VeterinaryRoo Veterinary$45,001/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.

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Location

Total Pay

Base Pay | Additional Pay

Total Years of Experience

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Submitted

Date or Time

Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$16

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$225

/hr

$25 | $200

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 1-3 years

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

1-3 years
Yesterday
Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$35

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Veterinary Technician, LVT

United States of America

 | 7-9 years

$521

/hr

$21 | $500

Submitted Yesterday

7-9 years
Yesterday
Veterinary Technician

United States of America

 | 15+ years

$23

/hr

Submitted Yesterday

15+ years
Yesterday
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

Veterinary Technician pay FAQ

The national average salary for a Veterinary Technician is $40,085 per year in United States. Filter by location to see a Veterinary Technician salaries in your area. Salaries estimates are based on 7163 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by a Veterinary Technician employees.

The highest salary for a Veterinary Technician in United States is $56,646 per year.

The lowest salary for a Veterinary Technician in United States is $28,366 per year.

If you are thinking of becoming a Veterinary Technician or planning the next step in your career, find details about the role, the career path and salary trajectory of a Veterinary Technician.