How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Athens?
$36,670a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area. That is $17.63 an hour or $3,056 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.63
- Vs. national median
- -23%
- Rank among cities
- 282 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 80
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,780Median: $36,670Highest 10%: $55,450
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,780 | $14.80 | |
| 25th | $35,090 | $16.87 | |
| Median | $36,670 | $17.63 | |
| 75th | $45,360 | $21.81 | |
| 90th | $55,450 | $26.66 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Atlanta, GA | $44,740 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $39,000 |
| Gainesville, GA | $38,230 |
| Savannah, GA | $37,920 |
| Augusta, GA | $37,300 |
| Columbus, GA | $36,410 |
Related jobs in Athens
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $388,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $281,100 |
| Physician | $235,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $217,100 |
| Pharmacist | $132,200 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $128,100 |
| Physician Assistant | $125,500 |
| Veterinarian | $123,300 |
| Physical Therapist | $101,600 |
| Occupational Therapist | $101,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Athens?
The median hourly pay in the Athens-Clarke County, GA metro area is $17.63 ($36,670 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Athens than the national average?
No: $36,670 against $47,380 nationally, 23% less.
How does Athens compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $43,060, so Athens pays 15% less.
Where does Athens rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
282 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Athens?
The lowest-paid 10% make $30,780 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,450 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.