How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Syracuse?
$51,180a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $24.61 an hour or $4,265 a month.
- Hourly
- $24.61
- Vs. national median
- +8%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,250Median: $51,180Highest 10%: $60,330
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,250 | $22.72 | |
| 25th | $48,350 | $23.25 | |
| Median | $51,180 | $24.61 | |
| 75th | $58,220 | $27.99 | |
| 90th | $60,330 | $29.00 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| New York, NY | $59,680 |
| Kingston, NY | $59,060 |
| Albany, NY | $58,750 |
| Ithaca, NY | $56,420 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $54,730 |
| Utica, NY | $50,440 |
| Buffalo, NY | $50,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,810 |
| Binghamton, NY | $49,000 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $24.61 ($51,180 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Syracuse than the national average?
Yes: $51,180 against $47,380 nationally, 8% more.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $59,010, so Syracuse pays 13% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
59 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,250 or less a year; the top 10% make $60,330 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.