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Internal medicine veterinary technician salary
Average internal medicine veterinary technician salary
$39,010
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Average internal medicine veterinary technician salary by state
Highest paying states for internal medicine veterinary technicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nevada | $44,310 | $21.30 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $45,174 | $21.72 |
| 3 | Alaska | $45,119 | $21.69 |
| 4 | California | $50,335 | $24.20 |
| 5 | North Dakota | $44,113 | $21.21 |
| 6 | New York | $45,777 | $22.01 |
| 7 | Washington | $44,593 | $21.44 |
| 8 | Maine | $38,243 | $18.39 |
| 9 | Massachusetts | $42,315 | $20.34 |
| 10 | Oregon | $41,382 | $19.90 |
| 11 | Pennsylvania | $43,497 | $20.91 |
| 12 | New Hampshire | $38,120 | $18.33 |
| 13 | New Jersey | $41,706 | $20.05 |
| 14 | Nebraska | $38,671 | $18.59 |
| 15 | Rhode Island | $42,128 | $20.25 |
| 16 | Minnesota | $37,787 | $18.17 |
| 17 | Idaho | $44,049 | $21.18 |
| 18 | Delaware | $44,549 | $21.42 |
| 19 | Virginia | $42,733 | $20.54 |
| 20 | Vermont | $38,898 | $18.70 |
| 21 | Arizona | $38,169 | $18.35 |
| 22 | Colorado | $36,913 | $17.75 |
| 23 | Illinois | $36,624 | $17.61 |
| 24 | Wisconsin | $35,388 | $17.01 |
| 25 | Wyoming | $37,194 | $17.88 |
| 26 | Ohio | $36,653 | $17.62 |
| 27 | West Virginia | $36,719 | $17.65 |
| 28 | North Carolina | $33,577 | $16.14 |
| 29 | Montana | $33,750 | $16.23 |
| 30 | Michigan | $35,139 | $16.89 |
| 31 | District of Columbia | $42,041 | $20.21 |
| 32 | Indiana | $33,070 | $15.90 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $35,322 | $16.98 |
| 34 | Maryland | $39,117 | $18.81 |
| 35 | Iowa | $32,308 | $15.53 |
| 36 | Mississippi | $35,375 | $17.01 |
| 37 | Kentucky | $33,715 | $16.21 |
| 38 | Florida | $29,950 | $14.40 |
| 39 | South Dakota | $32,180 | $15.47 |
| 40 | Utah | $31,892 | $15.33 |
| 41 | Alabama | $32,181 | $15.47 |
| 42 | Kansas | $30,955 | $14.88 |
| 43 | New Mexico | $30,339 | $14.59 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $30,315 | $14.57 |
| 45 | Missouri | $30,205 | $14.52 |
| 46 | Tennessee | $30,533 | $14.68 |
| 47 | Oklahoma | $29,464 | $14.17 |
| 48 | Texas | $27,814 | $13.37 |
| 49 | Georgia | $27,518 | $13.23 |
| 50 | Louisiana | $28,625 | $13.76 |
| 51 | Arkansas | $26,665 | $12.82 |
Internal medicine veterinary technician salary details
An internal medicine veterinary technician's salary ranges from $27,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $56,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is an internal medicine veterinary technician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $56,000 | $4,667 | $27 |
| 75th Percentile | $47,000 | $3,917 | $23 |
| Average | $39,010 | $3,251 | $19 |
| 25th Percentile | $32,000 | $2,667 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $27,000 | $2,250 | $13 |
Highest paying internal medicine veterinary technician jobs
The highest paying types of internal medicine veterinary technicians are surgery technician, certified veterinary technician, and licensed veterinary technician.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technician | $38,045 | $3,170 | $18.29 | 596,842 |
| Laboratory Animal Technician | $30,382 | $2,532 | $14.61 | 63,768 |
| Surgery Technician | $41,646 | $3,470 | $20.02 | 83,376 |
| Animal Technician | $31,378 | $2,615 | $15.09 | 39,917 |
| Animal Health Technician | $37,267 | $3,106 | $17.92 | 89,376 |
| Veterinary Technician | $38,441 | $3,203 | $18.48 | 41,022 |
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Internal medicine veterinary technician salary trends
The average internal medicine veterinary technician salary has risen by $6,584 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average internal medicine veterinary technician earned $32,426 annually, but today, they earn $39,010 a year. That works out to a 12% change in pay for internal medicine veterinary technicians over the last decade.
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Average internal medicine veterinary technician salary over time
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Internal medicine veterinary technician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $39,000 | $18.75 | +2.6% |
| 2024 | $38,000 | $18.27 | +2.5% |
| 2023 | $37,000 | $17.80 | +3.0% |
| 2022 | $35,900 | $17.28 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $35,000 | $16.80 | +2.1% |
Recently added internal medicine veterinary technician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrive Pet Healthcare | Veterinary Technician-Internal Medicine | Miami, FL | 06/26/2025 | $41,740 |
| VCA Animal Hospitals | Veterinary Technician-Internal Medicine | West Hollywood, CA | 06/20/2025 | $58,436 |
| VCA Animal Hospitals | Veterinary Technician-Internal Medicine Department | Tucson, AZ | 06/20/2025 | $33,392 |
| Texas A&M University | Veterinary Technician I-Small Animal Internal Medicine/Interventional Radiology | College Station, TX | 06/20/2025 | $39,883 |
| Petvet Care Centers | Internal Medicine-Licensed Veterinary Technician | West Islip, NY | 06/18/2025 | $49,462 |
| Medvet | Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technician | San Jose, CA | 06/17/2025 | $63,132 |
| Ethos Veterinary Health | Internal Medicine Registered Veterinary Technician | Boulder, CO | 06/13/2025 | $52,175 |
| Mmcri | Veterinary Technician-Internal Medicine | Scarborough, ME | 06/10/2025 | $50,088 |
| Ethos Veterinary Health | Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician | Lawrence, MA | 06/07/2025 | $50,088 |
| VCA Animal Hospitals | Veterinary Technician Internal Medicine | Shelton, CT | 06/04/2025 | $41,740 |
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