Veterinary technologists and technicians
Salary, job outlook, AI risk & career information
Median Salary
$45,980
~$22/hr · ~$3,832/mo
US Jobs
134K
Much faster than average
AI & Automation Risk
4/10
Low Risk
AI & Automation Risk
Low Risk 4/10
The core of this occupation involves physical tasks that AI cannot perform, such as restraining animals, administering anesthesia, performing surgery prep, and providing emergency first aid. However, AI has significant exposure in the diagnostic and administrative aspects of the job, including analyzing lab results, interpreting X-rays, and managing patient records, which may increase individual productivity.
Salary by City — What You Actually Take Home
Real purchasing power = salary adjusted for cost of living. Higher = more money in your pocket.
| City | Local Salary | Cost of Living | Real Purchasing Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WABEST VALUE | $64,750 | Above avg (105.9) | $61,148 |
| Corvallis, OR | $63,970 | Above avg (106.5) | $60,062 |
| Yakima, WA | $58,230 | Average (97.9) | $59,478 |
| Kingston, NY | $58,660 | Average (99.6) | $58,911 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $57,660 | Average (98.2) | $58,731 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $57,980 | Average (98.9) | $58,634 |
| Bellingham, WA | $59,240 | Above avg (104.0) | $56,955 |
| Champaign-Urbana, IL | $51,250 | Below avg (90.7) | $56,502 |
| San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA | $66,300 | Above avg (117.6) | $56,401 |
| Lansing-East Lansing, MI | $51,580 | Below avg (93.0) | $55,447 |
| Manhattan, KS | $49,800 | Below avg (90.2) | $55,217 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA | $50,140 | Below avg (90.9) | $55,152 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN | $50,340 | Below avg (91.5) | $55,037 |
| Chico, CA | $57,600 | Above avg (104.7) | $54,991 |
| Mankato, MN | $47,800 | Below avg (87.6) | $54,537 |
Cost of Living Index: 100 = US national average. Below 100 = cheaper. Above 100 = more expensive.
Education & Requirements
Education Required
Associate's degree
10-Year Growth
+9% (Much faster than average)
Hourly Rate
~$22/hr
Monthly Income
~$3,832/mo
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Data: Bureau of Labor Statistics OOH (2024)