How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in St. Louis?
$44,860a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area. That is $21.57 an hour or $3,738 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.57
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 195 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 1,000
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $34,880Median: $44,860Highest 10%: $50,970
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $34,880 | $16.77 | |
| 25th | $38,760 | $18.63 | |
| Median | $44,860 | $21.57 | |
| 75th | $46,830 | $22.51 | |
| 90th | $50,970 | $24.50 |
Other cities in Missouri
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Kansas City, MO | $46,260 |
| Columbia, MO | $44,810 |
| Jefferson City, MO | $40,100 |
| Springfield, MO | $38,530 |
Related jobs in St. Louis
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $468,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $298,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $276,600 |
| Physician | $246,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $232,300 |
| Pediatrician | $223,900 |
| Dentist | $210,400 |
| Physician | $207,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $199,300 |
| Pharmacist | $138,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in St. Louis?
The median hourly pay in the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area is $21.57 ($44,860 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in St. Louis than the national average?
No: $44,860 against $47,380 nationally, 5% less.
How does St. Louis compare with the rest of Missouri?
The median in Missouri is $43,520, so St. Louis pays 3% more.
Where does St. Louis rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
195 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in St. Louis?
The lowest-paid 10% make $34,880 or less a year; the top 10% make $50,970 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.