Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
How pay grows with experience
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians — typical pay by experience
Annual wages statewide: starting out, typical (median), and experienced.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Starting out (entry) | $48,237 |
| Median (typical) | $60,433 |
| Experienced | $67,618 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Where it pays most across New York
Median pay for this occupation by region. Select a region for its full profile.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians — median pay by region
Regional median annual wage, highest first.
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| New York City | $64,540 |
| Long Island | $63,519 |
| North Country | $61,230 |
| Hudson Valley | $60,581 |
| Capital Region | $59,204 |
| Central New York | $50,230 |
| Finger Lakes | $50,156 |
| Mohawk Valley | $50,084 |
| Western New York | $50,010 |
| Southern Tier | $49,749 |
Source: Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (NYSDOL / U.S. BLS via data.ny.gov)
Higher-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay more than this one. A plain “same field, higher pay” guide — not a skills-match score.
- Medical Records Specialists$61,373 median (+$940)
- Opticians, Dispensing$61,736 median (+$1,303) · +6.2% by 2032
- Recreational Therapists$65,242 median (+$4,809) · +24.5% by 2032
- Athletic Trainers$65,581 median (+$5,148) · +19.0% by 2032
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$65,771 median (+$5,338) · +24.1% by 2032
- Paramedics$68,223 median (+$7,790)
Lower-paying roles in the same field
Jobs in the same field (Healthcare Practitioners & Technical) that pay less than this one — often earlier-career roles or a way in.
- Surgical Assistants$60,277 median (−$156)
- Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$59,262 median (−$1,171)
- Psychiatric Technicians$59,199 median (−$1,234) · +27.9% by 2032
- Dietetic Technicians$49,539 median (−$10,894) · +26.5% by 2032
- Ophthalmic Medical Technicians$48,184 median (−$12,249) · +27.0% by 2032
- Emergency Medical Technicians$47,244 median (−$13,189)
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