How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Texas?
$39,410a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in Texas. That is $18.95 an hour or $3,284 a month.
- Hourly
- $18.95
- Vs. national median
- -17%
- Rank among states
- 43 of 51
- Jobs in the state
- 16,730
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $30,320Median: $39,410Highest 10%: $54,610
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $30,320 | $14.58 | |
| 25th | $36,040 | $17.33 | |
| Median | $39,410 | $18.95 | |
| 75th | $46,780 | $22.49 | |
| 90th | $54,610 | $26.25 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Austin, TX | $45,100 |
| College Station, TX | $44,850 |
| Dallas, TX | $44,360 |
| Houston, TX | $44,110 |
| San Antonio, TX | $39,560 |
| Midland, TX | $39,400 |
| Brownsville, TX | $38,090 |
| Killeen, TX | $37,850 |
| Sherman, TX | $37,760 |
| Beaumont, TX | $37,590 |
| Waco, TX | $37,560 |
| Longview, TX | $37,130 |
| Abilene, TX | $36,980 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $36,850 |
| San Angelo, TX | $36,640 |
| Victoria, TX | $36,290 |
| El Paso, TX | $36,240 |
| Laredo, TX | $35,940 |
| McAllen, TX | $35,460 |
| Odessa, TX | $35,360 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| 40. Montana | $41,170 |
| 41. Utah | $40,560 |
| 42. Kentucky | $39,590 |
| 43. Texas | $39,410 |
| 44. Oklahoma | $39,100 |
| 45. South Carolina | $39,020 |
| 46. Wyoming | $38,650 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $18.95 ($39,410 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Texas than the national average?
No: $39,410 against $47,380 nationally, 17% less.
Where does Texas rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
Texas ranks 43 of 51 states.
Which city in Texas pays veterinary technologist and technicians the most?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, with a median of $45,100 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.