Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary Trend (2011–2024)
Historical salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Median Salary in 2024
$45,980
↑ 52.6% since 2011
Median Salary Over Time
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians — Median Annual Salary
Employment Over Time
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians — Total Employment
Key Insights
📈Salaries grew 52.6% since 2011 ($30,140 → $45,980)
🏆Peak year: 2024 at $45,980
🦠COVID impact: Salary rose 2.7% from 2019 to 2020, likely reflecting workforce composition changes.
💰After inflation (~3%/yr), real growth is approximately +4%
Year-by-Year Salary Data
| Year | Median Salary | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $45,980 | +5.1% |
| 2023 | $43,740 | +14.4% |
| 2022 | $38,240 | +3.8% |
| 2021 | $36,850 | +1.6% |
| 2020 | $36,260 | +2.7% |
| 2019 | $35,320 | +2.6% |
| 2018 | $34,420 | +3.1% |
| 2017 | $33,400 | +2.8% |
| 2016 | $32,490 | +2.2% |
| 2015 | $31,800 | +2.3% |
| 2014 | $31,070 | +1.9% |
| 2013 | $30,500 | +0.7% |
| 2012 | $30,290 | +0.5% |
| 2011 | $30,140 | — |
Data Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), 2011–2024. All figures are annual median wages in nominal dollars.