Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary
in Tucson, AZ
- Middle 50%
- $38,490–$46,190
- vs U.S. median
- -7%
- Metro rank
- #98 of 124
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in the Tucson, AZ metro earn a median of $44,260 a year, based on BLS estimates for 470 jobs (May 2025). That is 7% below the U.S. median of $47,380 and 4% below the AZ statewide median of $46,300. It ranks #98 of 124 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE470 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in other AZ metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ | $46,390 |
| Arizona nonmetropolitan area | $46,100 |
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What is the average Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Tucson?
The BLS median is $44,260 a year (May 2025). Half of the 470 jobs pay between $38,490 and $46,190. The 10th percentile is $37,040 and the 90th is $55,210.
Is Tucson a high-paying metro for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians?
That is 7% below the U.S. median of $47,380 and 4% below the AZ statewide median of $46,300. It ranks #98 of 124 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians make an hour in Tucson?
About $21.28 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $44,260 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $18.50–$22.21 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.