How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Louisiana?
$35,530a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in Louisiana. That is $17.08 an hour or $2,961 a month.
- Hourly
- $17.08
- Vs. national median
- -25%
- Rank among states
- 51 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 2,220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $28,490Median: $35,530Highest 10%: $47,690
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $28,490 | $13.70 | |
| 25th | $30,320 | $14.58 | |
| Median | $35,530 | $17.08 | |
| 75th | $38,240 | $18.38 | |
| 90th | $47,690 | $22.93 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baton Rouge, LA | $35,760 |
| New Orleans, LA | $35,660 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $35,370 |
| Alexandria, LA | $35,270 |
| Shreveport, LA | $35,200 |
| Lafayette, LA | $34,800 |
| Houma, LA | $34,700 |
| Hammond, LA | $34,500 |
| Monroe, LA | $32,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| 48. West Virginia | $37,700 |
| 49. Alabama | $36,590 |
| 50. Mississippi | $36,380 |
| 51. Louisiana | $35,530 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $17.08 ($35,530 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $35,530 against $47,380 nationally, 25% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
Louisiana ranks 51 of 51 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays veterinary technologist and technicians the most?
Baton Rouge, LA, with a median of $35,760 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.