Veterinary Technician Salary in Missouri
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$39,010
per year · $19.54/hr
Typical range
$29,770–$50,620
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-16%
US avg $46,217
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$46,500 /yr
Typical range
$34,320–$52,000
vs. BLS median
+19%
Based on 159 recent veterinary technician job postings in Missouri that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $39,010. 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 Missouri
10th
$29,770
25th
$36,400
Median
$39,010
75th
$44,670
90th
$50,620
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,650
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians employed in Missouri
#36/50
State rank by median pay
0.66
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
436 open veterinary technician jobs in Missouri
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary technician make in Missouri?
The median veterinary technician salary in Missouri is $39,010 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $29,770 and $50,620 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary technician in Missouri?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary technologists & technicians in Missouri is $19.54 per hour.
Where does Missouri rank for veterinary technician pay?
Missouri ranks #36 of 50 states by median veterinary technician salary, with about 1,650 veterinary technologists & technicians employed.
What are veterinary technologists & technicians actually paid in Missouri right now?
Recent job postings in Missouri that disclose pay advertise a median of $46,500 per year for veterinary technologists & technicians (typical range $34,320–$52,000), based on 159 postings — higher than the BLS median of $39,010.