Top 10 Highest Paying Cities for Veterinary Technicians
Find out which cities offer the best salaries for Veterinary Technicians. Data based on 2023 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage estimates.
Highest Paying City
$59,973
San Francisco, CA
National Average
$43,853
Across 50 metros
Top 10 Minimum
$45,915
To rank in top 10
| Rank | City | Median Salary | Hourly Rate | vs. Average | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA Cost of Living: 169.3 | $59,973 | $28.83/hr | +36.8% | View Details |
| 2 | San Jose, CA Cost of Living: 179.8 | $59,196 | $28.46/hr | +35.0% | View Details |
| 3 | New York, NY Cost of Living: 128.7 | $53,592 | $25.77/hr | +22.2% | View Details |
| 4 | Seattle, WA Cost of Living: 149.6 | $51,949 | $24.98/hr | +18.5% | View Details |
| 5 | Washington, DC Cost of Living: 140.1 | $51,213 | $24.62/hr | +16.8% | View Details |
| 6 | Boston, MA Cost of Living: 148.4 | $50,702 | $24.38/hr | +15.6% | View Details |
| 7 | Los Angeles, CA Cost of Living: 146.3 | $48,534 | $23.33/hr | +10.7% | View Details |
| 8 | San Diego, CA Cost of Living: 142.8 | $47,468 | $22.82/hr | +8.2% | View Details |
| 9 | Denver, CO Cost of Living: 118.4 | $47,409 | $22.79/hr | +8.1% | View Details |
| 10 | Chicago, IL Cost of Living: 105.4 | $45,915 | $22.07/hr | +4.7% | View Details |
All 50 Cities Ranked
San Francisco, CA
$60k
/year
San Jose, CA
$59k
/year
New York, NY
$54k
/year
Seattle, WA
$52k
/year
Washington, DC
$51k
/year
Boston, MA
$51k
/year
Los Angeles, CA
$49k
/year
San Diego, CA
$47k
/year
Denver, CO
$47k
/year
Chicago, IL
$46k
/year
Sacramento, CA
$46k
/year
Austin, TX
$46k
/year
Philadelphia, PA
$45k
/year
Portland, OR
$45k
/year
Raleigh, NC
$45k
/year
Minneapolis, MN
$45k
/year
Baltimore, MD
$45k
/year
Dallas, TX
$45k
/year
Hartford, CT
$44k
/year
Providence, RI
$44k
/year
Phoenix, AZ
$44k
/year
Miami, FL
$44k
/year
Riverside, CA
$43k
/year
Atlanta, GA
$43k
/year
Salt Lake City, UT
$43k
/year
Nashville, TN
$43k
/year
Houston, TX
$43k
/year
Charlotte, NC
$43k
/year
Milwaukee, WI
$42k
/year
Indianapolis, IN
$42k
/year
Cleveland, OH
$42k
/year
Richmond, VA
$42k
/year
Orlando, FL
$41k
/year
Detroit, MI
$41k
/year
St. Louis, MO
$41k
/year
Kansas City, MO
$41k
/year
Tampa, FL
$41k
/year
Jacksonville, FL
$41k
/year
Pittsburgh, PA
$40k
/year
San Antonio, TX
$40k
/year
Columbus, OH
$40k
/year
Louisville, KY
$40k
/year
Las Vegas, NV
$40k
/year
Cincinnati, OH
$40k
/year
New Orleans, LA
$39k
/year
Birmingham, AL
$38k
/year
Tucson, AZ
$38k
/year
Memphis, TN
$38k
/year
El Paso, TX
$38k
/year
Oklahoma City, OK
$37k
/year
Frequently Asked Questions
What city pays Veterinary Technicians the most?
San Francisco, CA pays Veterinary Technicians the most, with a median salary of $59,973 per year.
What is the average Veterinary Technician salary across all cities?
The average Veterinary Technician salary across all 50 major US metro areas is $43,853 per year.
Should I consider cost of living when comparing salaries?
Yes! Cities like San Francisco and New York pay higher salaries, but also have higher costs of living. A $80,000 salary in a city with 90 cost of living index has more purchasing power than$100,000 in a city with 150 cost of living index.