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 $20.24 per hour in the United States. 31.5k salaries reported, updated at September 23, 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
BC/BE(earn +12.23% more)
The jobs requiring this certification have decrease by 12.50% since 2018. Veterinary Technicians with this certification earn +12.23% more than the average base salary, which is $20.24 per hour.
| Year | Number of job openings on Indeed requiring this certification | Change from previous year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 100 | increase by 100 |
| 2013 | 340 | increase by 240.00% |
| 2014 | 393 | increase by 15.59% |
| 2015 | 133 | decrease by 66.16% |
| 2016 | 97 | decrease by 27.07% |
| 2017 | 145 | increase by 49.48% |
| 2018 | 96 | decrease by 33.79% |
| 2019 | 84 | decrease by 12.50% |
Top companies hiring Veterinary Technicians with the recommended certification
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 $16.80 per hour
Veterinary Receptionist
Job openingsAverage $15.98 per hour
Animal Caretaker
Job openingsAverage $14.34 per hour
Veterinarian
Job openingsAverage $123,229 per year
Animal Technician
Job openingsAverage $16.56 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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