How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Portland?
$50,890a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $24.47 an hour or $4,241 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.47
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 62 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $50,120Median: $50,890Highest 10%: $57,490
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $50,120 | $24.10 | |
| 25th | $50,580 | $24.32 | |
| Median | $50,890 | $24.47 | |
| 75th | $56,110 | $26.98 | |
| 90th | $57,490 | $27.64 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Lewiston, ME | $49,270 |
| Bangor, ME | $48,510 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $24.47 ($50,890 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $50,890 against $47,380 nationally, 7% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $50,810, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
62 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $50,120 or less a year; the top 10% make $57,490 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.