2024 Data

Veterinary Technician Salary in Washington, DC

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$51,213

17.1% vs national

Hourly Rate

$24.62

/hour

Jobs in Area

148

employed

Salary Range$34,139 - $75,652
10th %Median90th %

Veterinary Technician Salary Range in Washington, DC

Annual Salary Range

$51k

$34k

10th percentile

$41k

25th

$63k

75th

$76k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$34,139$16.41
25th Percentile$40,939$19.68
Median (50th Percentile)$51,213$24.62
75th Percentile$62,764$30.18
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$75,652$36.37
Average (Mean)$55,445$26.66

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Veterinary Technician salary in Washington, DC is $51,213 per year or $24.62 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 Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/23/2026

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How Washington, DC Compares

vs National Average

$43,740

+17.1%

vs District of Columbia Average

$45,444

+12.7%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$36,555

-28.6%

Cost of living in Washington, DC is 40.1% above the national average.

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