How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Albuquerque?
$46,650a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Albuquerque, NM metro area. That is $22.43 an hour or $3,888 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.43
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 141 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 460
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,900Median: $46,650Highest 10%: $57,670
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,900 | $16.78 | |
| 25th | $37,850 | $18.20 | |
| Median | $46,650 | $22.43 | |
| 75th | $48,880 | $23.50 | |
| 90th | $57,670 | $27.73 |
Other cities in New Mexico
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Santa Fe, NM | $46,160 |
| Las Cruces, NM | $38,070 |
Related jobs in Albuquerque
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $405,100 |
| Physician | $327,700 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Pediatrician | $214,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $185,200 |
| Optometrist | $165,800 |
| Surgeon | $160,000 |
| Pharmacist | $147,000 |
| Dentist | $141,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly pay in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $22.43 ($46,650 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Albuquerque than the national average?
No: $46,650 against $47,380 nationally, 2% less.
How does Albuquerque compare with the rest of New Mexico?
The median in New Mexico is $44,790, so Albuquerque pays 4% more.
Where does Albuquerque rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
141 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Albuquerque?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,900 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,670 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.