Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Seattle
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $78,060 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Seattle earn between $57,430 and $69,900.
- $49K10th
- $57K25th
- $61KMedian
- $70K75th
- $78K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $62,510 | $5,209 | $30.05 |
| Median | $61,260 | $5,105 | $29.45 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $57,430 | $4,786 | $27.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $69,900 | $5,825 | $33.61 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Seattle vs. Washington and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Seattle earn 4% more than the Washington average ($59,940) and 27% more than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is +29% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seattle | $62,510 | $61,260 | $49,360 | $78,060 | 1,170 |
| Washington | $59,940 | $59,740 | $46,390 | $77,300 | 2,290 |
| United States | $49,120 | $47,380 | $35,710 | $63,180 | 129,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Seattle
On the average salary of $62,510, a single filer in Seattle takes home about $52,407 a year, or $4,367 a month and $2,016 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Is Seattle a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Seattle area are 11% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 111.1), so the average $62,510 buys what about $56,248 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Seattle ($72,610). A typical home costs $750,279, or 12.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Washington cities
Seattle ranks 2nd of 7 Washington metro areas for this job; Mount Vernon pays the most ($62,660).
- Mount Vernon$62,660
- Seattle$62,510
- Kennewick$60,000
- Bremerton$58,160
- Bellingham$57,560
- Olympia$57,160
- Spokane$54,220
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Washington
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 Seattle: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Seattle?
$30.05 an hour on average, and $29.45 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $49,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $57,430, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Seattle?
About $52,407 a year ($4,367 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $62,510. Washington has no state income tax; Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Seattle than elsewhere?
The average here is 27% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,120).
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 Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA (42660). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- 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 no state income tax. Washington's WA Cares (0.58%) and Paid Family and Medical Leave payroll premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.68, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.68).
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