How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Iowa?
$45,560a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in Iowa. That is $21.90 an hour or $3,797 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.90
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 31 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 1,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,290Median: $45,560Highest 10%: $63,860
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,290 | $17.45 | |
| 25th | $38,150 | $18.34 | |
| Median | $45,560 | $21.90 | |
| 75th | $49,210 | $23.66 | |
| 90th | $63,860 | $30.70 |
Cities in Iowa
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Ames, IA | $50,730 |
| Des Moines, IA | $47,780 |
| Iowa City, IA | $47,720 |
| Waterloo, IA | $45,210 |
| Davenport, IA | $45,140 |
| Omaha, NE | $44,970 |
| Cedar Rapids, IA | $44,650 |
| Sioux City, IA | $41,130 |
| Dubuque, IA | $41,070 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| 28. Florida | $46,380 |
| 29. Arizona | $46,300 |
| 30. Kansas | $45,810 |
| 31. Iowa | $45,560 |
| 32. Rhode Island | $45,310 |
| 33. South Dakota | $45,300 |
| 34. New Mexico | $44,790 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Iowa?
The median hourly pay in Iowa is $21.90 ($45,560 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Iowa than the national average?
No: $45,560 against $47,380 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Iowa rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
Iowa ranks 31 of 51 states.
Which city in Iowa pays veterinary technologist and technicians the most?
Ames, IA, with a median of $50,730 a year.
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.