2024 Data

Veterinary Technician Salary in Richmond, VA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$41,537

5.0% vs national

Hourly Rate

$19.97

/hour

Jobs in Area

102

employed

Salary Range$26,249 - $62,507
10th %Median90th %

Veterinary Technician Salary Range in Richmond, VA

Annual Salary Range

$42k

$26k

10th percentile

$35k

25th

$51k

75th

$63k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$26,249$12.62
25th Percentile$34,957$16.81
Median (50th Percentile)$41,537$19.97
75th Percentile$50,740$24.39
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$62,507$30.05
Average (Mean)$44,603$21.44

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Veterinary Technician salary in Richmond, VA is $41,537 per year or $19.97 per hour as of 2024. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2024. The geographic area covered is the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/23/2026

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How Richmond, VA Compares

vs National Average

$43,740

-5.0%

vs Virginia Average

$43,117

-3.7%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$42,298

+1.8%

Cost of living in Richmond, VA is 1.8% below the national average.

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