How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Pennsylvania?
$46,430a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in Pennsylvania. That is $22.32 an hour or $3,869 a month.
- Hourly
- $22.32
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among states
- 27 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 6,620
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $36,480Median: $46,430Highest 10%: $60,280
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $36,480 | $17.54 | |
| 25th | $38,060 | $18.30 | |
| Median | $46,430 | $22.32 | |
| 75th | $50,140 | $24.11 | |
| 90th | $60,280 | $28.98 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $48,340 |
| Allentown, PA | $46,650 |
| Lancaster, PA | $46,020 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $45,800 |
| Reading, PA | $45,570 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $45,510 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $45,420 |
| York, PA | $45,120 |
| State College, PA | $44,940 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $44,860 |
| Scranton, PA | $44,620 |
| Williamsport, PA | $42,610 |
| Altoona, PA | $42,070 |
| Erie, PA | $39,110 |
| Lebanon, PA | $39,010 |
| Johnstown, PA | $36,730 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| 24. Wisconsin | $47,020 |
| 25. Alaska | $46,480 |
| 26. Illinois | $46,440 |
| 27. Pennsylvania | $46,430 |
| 28. Florida | $46,380 |
| 29. Arizona | $46,300 |
| 30. Kansas | $45,810 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $22.32 ($46,430 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
No: $46,430 against $47,380 nationally, 2% less.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 27 of 51 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays veterinary technologist and technicians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $48,340 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.