Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $79,460 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Washington earn between $47,260 and $68,770.
- $44K10th
- $47K25th
- $58KMedian
- $69K75th
- $79K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $58,830 | $4,902 | $28.28 |
| Median | $57,630 | $4,802 | $27.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $47,260 | $3,938 | $22.72 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $68,770 | $5,731 | $33.06 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $58,830, a single filer in Washington takes home about $47,072 a year, or $3,923 a month and $1,810 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $47,633 | $3,969 |
| Working in DC | $47,072 | $3,923 |
| Working in VA | $46,881 | $3,907 |
| Working in MD | $46,867 | $3,906 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $58,830 buys what about $54,030 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 9.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$51,230
- Lexington Park, MD$48,730
- Gettysburg, PA$45,120
- Chambersburg, PA$44,270
- Harrisonburg, VA$50,090
- Charlottesville, VA$54,840
Highest-paying cities for veterinary technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,370).
- San Jose, CA$68,370
- San Francisco, CA$68,210
- Corvallis, OR$68,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$62,780
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,770
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Washington: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Washington?
$28.28 an hour on average, and $27.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $47,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Washington?
About $47,072 a year ($3,923 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $58,830.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 18% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($49,952).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2056; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.83, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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