Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary
in Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
- Middle 50%
- $44,060–$59,070
- vs U.S. median
- +2%
- Metro rank
- #48 of 124
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro earn a median of $48,340 a year, based on BLS estimates for 3,370 jobs (May 2025). That is 2% above the U.S. median of $47,380 and 4% above the PA statewide median of $46,430. It ranks #48 of 124 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE3,370 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in other PA metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ | $46,650 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,020 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA | $45,510 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,420 |
| York-Hanover, PA | $45,120 |
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Questions
What is the average Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Philadelphia?
The BLS median is $48,340 a year (May 2025). Half of the 3,370 jobs pay between $44,060 and $59,070. The 10th percentile is $36,850 and the 90th is $65,120.
Is Philadelphia a high-paying metro for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians?
That is 2% above the U.S. median of $47,380 and 4% above the PA statewide median of $46,430. It ranks #48 of 124 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians make an hour in Philadelphia?
About $23.24 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $48,340 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $21.18–$28.40 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.