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Veterinary technicians act as essential healthcare providers for animals by supporting veterinary work to handle medical treatments and patient treatment needs. Veterinarians receive diverse compensation packages in different parts of the United States because their pay is determined by local economic patterns together with neighborhood expenses and practice need.
National Overview
The median salary for United States veterinary technicians reached $40,374 per year during February 2025 while their income distribution spans from $28,160 up to $54,902 per year.
State-by-State Salary Comparison
The highlighted table shows veterinary technician median annual salaries across different US states which reflects the impact of regional economic conditions.
| State | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| California | $54,190 |
| Washington | $54,640 |
| District of Columbia | $49,330 |
| Massachusetts | $48,060 |
| New York | $52,330 |
| Illinois | $46,140 |
| Minnesota | $46,370 |
| Colorado | $47,180 |
| Connecticut | $47,090 |
| Nevada | $47,950 |
| New Hampshire | $45,000 |
| New Jersey | $47,140 |
| Oregon | $44,300 |
| North Carolina | $44,990 |
| Virginia | $49,090 |
| Wisconsin | $44,020 |
| Florida | $38,540 |
| Texas | $35,700 |
| Georgia | $36,680 |
| Ohio | $37,820 |
| Pennsylvania | $42,870 |
| South Carolina | $39,380 |
| Tennessee | $36,960 |
| Arizona | $38,760 |
| Alabama | $30,400 |
| Louisiana | $30,230 |
| Mississippi | $35,080 |
| West Virginia | $33,240 |
| South Dakota | $39,900 |
| North Dakota | $39,230 |
| Montana | $37,700 |
| Wyoming | $35,840 |
| Arkansas | $34,010 |
| Kansas | $37,350 |
| Kentucky | $35,540 |
| Maine | $47,000 |
| Maryland | $43,630 |
| Michigan | $47,000 |
| Missouri | $38,040 |
| Nebraska | $38,460 |
| New Mexico | $37,230 |
| Oklahoma | $35,740 |
| Rhode Island | $37,370 |
| Utah | $38,500 |
| Vermont | $44,410 |
The information comprises average annual compensations and occupational expansion expectations for the upcoming ten years. San Diego County has multiple factors that can influence actual pay for veterinary technicians including their location and years of experience and work environment and educational level and other elements. The salary range extends further when workers maintain their own practice and work part-time hours.
Factors Influencing Salary Variations
A combination of multiple factors produce salary differences between veterinary technicians in different states:
The expense of living becomes a factor in salary rates since California and New York maintain higher living costs therefore providing increased compensation amounts to balance out these expenses.
Areas where many animal clinics or pet owners exist tend to pay competitive wages to veterinary technicians for talent recruitment purposes.
The success of the state economy drives up wages in all professions including veterinary technology in certain regions.
The compensation of veterinary technicians depends on both the regional economic performance and the living costs of the area as well as the local need for veterinary medical services. Veterinary technicians who plan to enter the workforce should examine these decisive factors before deciding their state of employment.
