How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Seattle?
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area. That is $29.45 an hour or $5,105 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.45
- Vs. national median
- +29%
- Rank among cities
- 7 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 1,170
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $49,360 | $23.73 | |
| 25th | $57,430 | $27.61 | |
| Median | $61,260 | $29.45 | |
| 75th | $69,900 | $33.61 | |
| 90th | $78,060 | $37.53 |
Other cities in Washington
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Kennewick, WA | $61,070 |
| Bellingham, WA | $59,360 |
| Olympia, WA | $59,260 |
| Portland, OR | $58,300 |
| Bremerton, WA | $57,720 |
| Spokane, WA | $57,100 |
Related jobs in Seattle
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $662,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $646,900 |
| Dermatologist | $641,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $576,100 |
| Surgeon | $504,400 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $343,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $340,000 |
| Neurologist | $331,100 |
| Physician | $330,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Seattle?
The median hourly pay in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $29.45 ($61,260 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Seattle than the national average?
Yes: $61,260 against $47,380 nationally, 29% more.
How does Seattle compare with the rest of Washington?
The median in Washington is $59,740, so Seattle pays 3% more.
Where does Seattle rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
7 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Seattle?
The lowest-paid 10% make $49,360 or less a year; the top 10% make $78,060 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.