Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Charleston
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,610 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,100 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Charleston earn between $37,440 and $44,920.
- $31K10th
- $37K25th
- $42KMedian
- $45K75th
- $45K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $40,790 | $3,399 | $19.61 |
| Median | $41,710 | $3,476 | $20.05 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $37,440 | $3,120 | $18.00 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $44,920 | $3,743 | $21.60 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Charleston vs. West Virginia and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Charleston earn 4% more than the West Virginia average ($39,230) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | $40,790 | $41,710 | $30,610 | $45,100 | 70 |
| West Virginia | $39,230 | $37,700 | $29,430 | $48,170 | 400 |
| 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 Charleston
On the average salary of $40,790, a single filer in Charleston takes home about $33,886 a year, or $2,824 a month and $1,303 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Charleston a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Charleston area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 88.7), so the average $40,790 buys what about $45,978 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Charleston ($45,830). A typical home costs $148,817, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other West Virginia cities
Charleston ranks 2nd of 3 West Virginia metro areas for this job; Morgantown pays the most ($42,210).
- Morgantown$42,210
- Charleston$40,790
- Wheeling$36,030
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in West Virginia
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 Charleston: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Charleston?
$19.61 an hour on average, and $20.06 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Charleston?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,610 a year and the 25th percentile is $37,440, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Charleston?
About $33,886 a year ($2,824 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $40,790.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Charleston than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% less 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 Charleston, WV (16620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.2%.
- 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 state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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