Veterinary technician salary in United States
How much does a Veterinary Technician make in the United States?
Average base salary
The average salary for a veterinary technician is $21.09 per hour in the United States. 37.1k salaries reported, updated at November 27, 2023
Salaries by years of experience in the United States
| Years of experience | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | |
| 1 to 2 years | |
| 3 to 5 years | |
| 6 to 9 years | |
| More than 10 years |
Top companies for Veterinary Technicians in United States
Highest paying cities for Veterinary Technicians near United States
Where can a Veterinary Technician earn more?
Compare salaries for Veterinary Technicians in different locations
Best-paid skills and qualifications for Veterinary Technicians
Veterinary Technician Certification
(earn +8.82% more)
The jobs requiring this license have decrease by 6.78% since 2018. Veterinary Technicians with this license earn +8.82% more than the average base salary, which is $21.09 per hour.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this license | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 31 | increase by 31 |
| 2012 | 3810 | increase by 12190.32% |
| 2013 | 18249 | increase by 378.98% |
| 2014 | 27822 | increase by 52.46% |
| 2015 | 14172 | decrease by 49.06% |
| 2016 | 17896 | increase by 26.28% |
| 2017 | 18937 | increase by 5.82% |
| 2018 | 16156 | decrease by 14.69% |
| 2019 | 15060 | decrease by 6.78% |
Top companies hiring Veterinary Technicians on Indeed
More critical skills and qualifications that pay well
| Top Skills | Salary | Job openings | Companies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 jobs | 7 |
Most common benefits for Veterinary Technicians
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Continuing education credits
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- License reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Pet insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Salary satisfaction
Based on 4,998 ratings32% of Veterinary Technicians in the United States think their salaries are enough for the cost of living in their area.
How much do similar professions get paid in United States?
Veterinary Assistant
Job openingsAverage $17.49 per hour
Veterinarian
Job openingsAverage $123,348 per year
Animal Technician
Job openingsAverage $17.08 per hour
Animal Caretaker
Job openingsAverage $14.50 per hour
Veterinary Receptionist
Job openingsAverage $16.13 per hour
Common questions about salaries for a Veterinary Technician
How can I know if I am being paid fairly as a veterinary technician?
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What states pay the most for veterinary technicians?
You can refer to the veterinary technician salary page for the latest information on which states pay the most for veterinary technicians.
How much do similar professions to veterinary technician get paid?
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