Veterinary Technician Salary in Texas
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$37,250
per year · $19.11/hr
Typical range
$28,800–$49,390
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-19%
US avg $46,217
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$45,136 /yr
Typical range
$37,000–$53,000
vs. BLS median
+21%
Based on 399 recent veterinary technician job postings in Texas that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $37,250. 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 Texas
10th
$28,800
25th
$33,900
Median
$37,250
75th
$46,000
90th
$49,390
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
16,170
Veterinary Technologists & Technicians employed in Texas
#42/50
State rank by median pay
1.37
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
1,382 open veterinary technician jobs in Texas
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinary technician make in Texas?
The median veterinary technician salary in Texas is $37,250 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $28,800 and $49,390 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinary technician in Texas?
The mean hourly wage for veterinary technologists & technicians in Texas is $19.11 per hour.
Where does Texas rank for veterinary technician pay?
Texas ranks #42 of 50 states by median veterinary technician salary, with about 16,170 veterinary technologists & technicians employed.
What are veterinary technologists & technicians actually paid in Texas right now?
Recent job postings in Texas that disclose pay advertise a median of $45,136 per year for veterinary technologists & technicians (typical range $37,000–$53,000), based on 399 postings — higher than the BLS median of $37,250.