Veterinary Technician SalaryThe average Veterinary Technician Salary is calculated by the US Government Bureau of Labor Statistics from a variety of sources. Veterinarian Technicians work in a number of settings including hospitals, clinics and other settings. A Veterinary Technicians salary will vary depending on the location and the setting. Area of specialization also plays a part in how much they earn. The assumption was made that the Veterinary Technicians reflected here were working an average of 40 hours per week with a total of 2080 hours per year. Veterinary Technician Salary: Median Hourly and Annual Data HOURLY A Veterinary Technician median salary is $12.34 per hour. The lowest 10% earn $8.51 per hour and those in the upper 10% earn more than $17.96 per hour. ANNUALLY On an annual basis the median Veterinarian Technician salary is $25,670 The lowest 10% earn less than $17,700 per year while the upper 10% earn more than $37,360 per year. These salaries are calculated as a mean or average. Lowest and Highest Veterinary Technician Salary The lowest paid Veterinary Technicians earn less, with mean or average wages below $9.00 per hour. Presumably this is offset by costs of living and other factors. The lower pay levels are associated with rural areas. The highest pay levels are found in metropolitan areas where the mean or average wage is over $18.00 per hour. Demand and low supply seem to be a significant factor in fueling higher salaries. Top 5 States The best states to earn a
Veterinary Technician salary are Alaska $33,320, Connecticut $32,970, California
$30,970, Michigan $30,740, Top 5 Metropolitan Areas The best city or metropolitan areas to earn a Veterinary Technician salary are San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara CA $38,250, Lansing-East Lansing MI $38,030, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk CT $36,230, San Francisco-San Mateo-Redwood City CA $35,900, and Santa Rosa-Petaluma CA $35,870. Private Practice Vs Employment Veterinary Technicians are assistive personnel primarily employed in the veterinary industry. Opportunities for private practice are limited. EMPLOYMENT DATA It is estimated that there are 63,860 Veterinary Technicians employed in the U.S. Where They Work Over 58,730 Veterinary Technicians work in Other professional and Technical offices. Roughly translated that means Veterinary Clinics and Hospitals. Over 900 work for local, state and federal government agencies. A number of these professionals are in the military. Colleges and Universities employ approximately 1900 with social advocacy programs employing over 600. Other Industries That Employ Veterinarians Pharmaceutical and medicine manufacturing, and Scientific research and development services also employ Veterinary Technicians. Benefits Fringe benefits such as vacation, health insurance and retirement plans will vary depending on the work setting and size of the employer. Individuals in private practice will have similar benefits enjoyed by self-employed or sole proprietor businesses. A typical employment benefits package is worth over $20,000 per year. Links to other health care salary occupations: Anesthesiologists Salary, Athletic Trainer Salary, Audiologist Salary, Cardiologist Salary, Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians Salary, Chiropractor Salary, Dental Hygienist Salary, Dentist Salary, Diagnostic Medical Sonographers Salary, Dietetic Technicians Salary, Dietitians and Nutritionists Salary, Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) and Paramedics Salary, Family and General Practitioners Salary, Healthcare Administrator Salary, Internist Salary, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses Salary, Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians Salary, Medical Records Clerk and Health Information Technicians Salary, Neurologist Salary, Neurosurgeon Salary, Nuclear Medicine Technologists Salary, Nurse Anesthetist or nurse anesthesiologist Salary, Obstetrician and Gynecologist Doctor Salary, Occupational Health and Safety Specialists and Technician Salary, Occupational Therapists Salary, Dispensing Opticians Salary, Optometrists Salary, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Salary, Orthodontists Salary, Orthotists and Prosthetists Salary, Pediatrician Salary, Pharmacists Salary, Pharmacy Technicians Salary, Physical Therapists Salary, Physician Assistants Salary, Podiatrists Salary, Prosthodontists Salary, Psychiatric Technicians Salary, Psychiatrist Salary, Pyschologist Salary, Radiation Therapists Salary, Recreational Therapists Salary, Registered Nurse Salary, Respiratory Therapists Salary, Speech-Language Pathologists or Speech Therapist Salary, Surgeons Salary, Surgical Technologists Salary, Veterinarians Salary, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary
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