Veterinary Technician Salary in Iowa
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$41,780
per year · $21.6/hr
Typical range
$34,750–$61,430
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-10%
US avg $46,217
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$44,860 /yr
Typical range
$40,000–$52,669
vs. BLS median
+7%
Based on 68 recent veterinary technician job postings in Iowa that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $41,780. 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 Iowa
10th
$34,750
25th
$37,530
Median
$41,780
75th
$48,800
90th
$61,430
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,070
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians employed in Iowa
#29/50
State rank by median pay
0.80
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
291 open veterinary technician jobs in Iowa
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary technician make in Iowa?
The median veterinary technician salary in Iowa is $41,780 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $34,750 and $61,430 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary technician in Iowa?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary technologists & technicians in Iowa is $21.6 per hour.
Where does Iowa rank for veterinary technician pay?
Iowa ranks #29 of 50 states by median veterinary technician salary, with about 1,070 veterinary technologists & technicians employed.
What are veterinary technologists & technicians actually paid in Iowa right now?
Recent job postings in Iowa that disclose pay advertise a median of $44,860 per year for veterinary technologists & technicians (typical range $40,000–$52,669), based on 68 postings — higher than the BLS median of $41,780.