Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary
in New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ
- Middle 50%
- $49,870–$70,990
- vs U.S. median
- +26%
- Metro rank
- #9 of 124
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro earn a median of $59,680 a year, based on BLS estimates for 4,850 jobs (May 2025). That is 26% above the U.S. median of $47,380 and 1% above the NY statewide median of $59,010. It ranks #9 of 124 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE4,850 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in other NY metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY | $58,750 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $54,730 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,810 |
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Questions
What is the average Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in New York?
The BLS median is $59,680 a year (May 2025). Half of the 4,850 jobs pay between $49,870 and $70,990. The 10th percentile is $46,560 and the 90th is $78,500.
Is New York a high-paying metro for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians?
That is 26% above the U.S. median of $47,380 and 1% above the NY statewide median of $59,010. It ranks #9 of 124 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians make an hour in New York?
About $28.69 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $59,680 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $23.98–$34.13 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.