Veterinary technician pay by state
These numbers are computed from the pay ranges employers put on VetTechHire listings posted in the last 12 months. They are not paycheck data, and they are not a Bureau of Labor Statistics series. Hourly jobs and salaried jobs are kept apart.
For each state and role we average the bottom of the posted range, average the top, and take the median of the midpoints. A row with fewer than 3 listings is marked as a small sample. The table refreshes on a nightly schedule.
Updated 2026-10-02.
Nationwide, hourly
Credentialed vet tech
$23.18–$30.04/hr
Median midpoint $25.57/hr · 5 listings
Vet assistant
$18.78–$23.50/hr
Median midpoint $20.54/hr · 4 listings
Receptionist
$15–$22/hr
Median midpoint $18.50/hr · 1 listings · Small sample
Credentialed vet techVet assistantKennel and animal careReceptionistPractice managerOther support roleShow salary
| State | Posted range | Median midpoint | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | $20.92–$30.21/hr | $25.57/hr | 1 · Small sample |
| Minnesota | $22–$30/hr | $26/hr | 1 · Small sample |
| New York | $31–$37/hr | $34/hr | 1 · Small sample |
| Pennsylvania | $21–$26.50/hr | $23.75/hr | 2 · Small sample |