How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Columbus?
$49,260a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $23.68 an hour or $4,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $23.68
- Vs. national median
- +4%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 1,050
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $35,310Median: $49,260Highest 10%: $64,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $35,310 | $16.98 | |
| 25th | $46,610 | $22.41 | |
| Median | $49,260 | $23.68 | |
| 75th | $58,300 | $28.03 | |
| 90th | $64,300 | $30.91 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Cleveland, OH | $48,620 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $48,380 |
| Toledo, OH | $47,860 |
| Dayton, OH | $47,610 |
| Akron, OH | $47,110 |
| Canton, OH | $46,540 |
| Springfield, OH | $46,350 |
| Youngstown, OH | $45,430 |
| Wheeling, WV | $36,080 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $23.68 ($49,260 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Columbus than the national average?
Yes: $49,260 against $47,380 nationally, 4% more.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $47,990, so Columbus pays 3% more.
Where does Columbus rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
81 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $35,310 or less a year; the top 10% make $64,300 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.