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Certified veterinary technician salary
Average certified veterinary technician salary
$40,449
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Average certified veterinary technician salary by state
Highest paying states for certified veterinary technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California | $57,829 | $27.80 |
| 2 | Alaska | $46,361 | $22.29 |
| 3 | Nevada | $45,028 | $21.65 |
| 4 | Oregon | $45,429 | $21.84 |
| 5 | New York | $45,470 | $21.86 |
| 6 | Arizona | $42,292 | $20.33 |
| 7 | Maryland | $48,023 | $23.09 |
| 8 | Maine | $41,961 | $20.17 |
| 9 | Mississippi | $40,698 | $19.57 |
| 10 | Virginia | $44,574 | $21.43 |
| 11 | Vermont | $42,158 | $20.27 |
| 12 | Idaho | $44,671 | $21.48 |
| 13 | Connecticut | $45,134 | $21.70 |
| 14 | New Hampshire | $40,930 | $19.68 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $44,318 | $21.31 |
| 16 | North Dakota | $45,182 | $21.72 |
| 17 | Washington | $45,118 | $21.69 |
| 18 | Rhode Island | $42,945 | $20.65 |
| 19 | New Jersey | $41,294 | $19.85 |
| 20 | Delaware | $44,439 | $21.36 |
| 21 | Nebraska | $42,200 | $20.29 |
| 22 | Kentucky | $37,748 | $18.15 |
| 23 | Wyoming | $39,514 | $19.00 |
| 24 | Illinois | $38,703 | $18.61 |
| 25 | West Virginia | $39,130 | $18.81 |
| 26 | Hawaii | $41,246 | $19.83 |
| 27 | Alabama | $37,118 | $17.85 |
| 28 | Pennsylvania | $39,919 | $19.19 |
| 29 | Indiana | $37,396 | $17.98 |
| 30 | Minnesota | $38,757 | $18.63 |
| 31 | Colorado | $39,045 | $18.77 |
| 32 | Ohio | $37,574 | $18.06 |
| 33 | District of Columbia | $42,904 | $20.63 |
| 34 | North Carolina | $36,740 | $17.66 |
| 35 | Missouri | $33,896 | $16.30 |
| 36 | Michigan | $35,687 | $17.16 |
| 37 | Texas | $35,084 | $16.87 |
| 38 | New Mexico | $33,504 | $16.11 |
| 39 | Kansas | $36,142 | $17.38 |
| 40 | Louisiana | $33,037 | $15.88 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $35,622 | $17.13 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $34,008 | $16.35 |
| 43 | Iowa | $34,717 | $16.69 |
| 44 | Oklahoma | $33,419 | $16.07 |
| 45 | Florida | $32,876 | $15.81 |
| 46 | Montana | $34,641 | $16.65 |
| 47 | South Carolina | $34,792 | $16.73 |
| 48 | Utah | $32,839 | $15.79 |
| 49 | Arkansas | $30,385 | $14.61 |
| 50 | Georgia | $31,708 | $15.24 |
| 51 | Tennessee | $31,263 | $15.03 |
Certified veterinary technician salary details
A certified veterinary technician's salary ranges from $31,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $52,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a certified veterinary technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $52,000 | $4,333 | $25 |
| 75th Percentile | $46,000 | $3,833 | $22 |
| Average | $40,449 | $3,371 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $35,000 | $2,917 | $17 |
| 10th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
Highest paying certified veterinary technician jobs
The highest paying types of certified veterinary technicians are pharmacy internship, surgery technician, and licensed veterinary technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Internship | $80,116 | $6,676 | $38.52 | 89,197 |
| Laboratory Aide | $28,083 | $2,340 | $13.50 | 89,595 |
| Medical Laboratory Technologist Internship | $37,088 | $3,091 | $17.83 | 169,421 |
| Animal Health Technician | $37,267 | $3,106 | $17.92 | 89,376 |
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Laboratory Animal Technician | $30,382 | $2,532 | $14.61 | 63,768 |
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Certified veterinary technician salary trends
The average certified veterinary technician salary has risen by $6,827 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average certified veterinary technician earned $33,622 annually, but today, they earn $40,449 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for certified veterinary technicians over the last decade.
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Average certified veterinary technician salary over time
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Certified veterinary technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $40,400 | $19.45 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $39,400 | $18.94 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $38,400 | $18.46 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $37,300 | $17.91 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $36,200 | $17.42 | +2.1% |
Recently added certified veterinary technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific Veterinary Clinic | Lead Certified Veterinary Technician | Grants Pass, OR | 06/28/2025 | $58,436 |
| Country View Veterinary Clinic | Certified Veterinary Technician | Champaign, IL | 06/28/2025 | $41,740 |
| Banfield Pet Hospital | Certified Veterinary Technician | Boise, ID | 06/27/2025 | $39,653 |
| Ethos Veterinary Health | Certified Veterinary Technician | York, PA | 06/27/2025 | $43,827 |
| Banfield Pet Hospital | Certified Veterinary Technician | Portland, OR | 06/26/2025 | $48,001 |
| Ethos Veterinary Health | Certified Veterinary Technician | Waukesha, WI | 06/25/2025 | $52,175 |
| Mission Veterinary Partners | Certified Veterinary Technician | Milwaukee, WI | 06/25/2025 | $50,088 |
| Compass Veterinary Clinic | Certified Veterinary Technician | Lake Oswego, OR | 06/24/2025 | $54,262 |
| Connecticut Humane Society | Certified Veterinary Technician | Newington, CT | 06/24/2025 | $35,479 |
| VCA Animal Hospitals | Certified Veterinary Technician | Saint Paul, MN | 06/22/2025 | $48,001 |
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