Veterinary Technician Salary in District of Columbia
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$55,900
per year · $26.72/hr
Typical range
$47,040–$72,110
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+21%
US avg $46,217
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$65,520 /yr
Typical range
$60,320–$83,720
vs. BLS median
+17%
Based on 12 recent veterinary technician job postings in District of Columbia that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $55,900. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in District of Columbia
10th
$47,040
25th
$48,640
Median
$55,900
75th
$58,930
90th
$72,110
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
160
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians employed in District of Columbia
#3/50
State rank by median pay
0.26
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
31 open veterinary technician jobs in District of Columbia
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary technician make in District of Columbia?
The median veterinary technician salary in District of Columbia is $55,900 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $47,040 and $72,110 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary technician in District of Columbia?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary technologists & technicians in District of Columbia is $26.72 per hour.
Where does District of Columbia rank for veterinary technician pay?
District of Columbia ranks #3 of 50 states by median veterinary technician salary, with about 160 veterinary technologists & technicians employed.
What are veterinary technologists & technicians actually paid in District of Columbia right now?
Recent job postings in District of Columbia that disclose pay advertise a median of $65,520 per year for veterinary technologists & technicians (typical range $60,320–$83,720), based on 12 postings — higher than the BLS median of $55,900.