How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Tucson?
$44,260a year
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $21.28 an hour or $3,688 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.28
- Vs. national median
- -7%
- Rank among cities
- 213 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 470
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,040Median: $44,260Highest 10%: $55,210
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,040 | $17.81 | |
| 25th | $38,490 | $18.50 | |
| Median | $44,260 | $21.28 | |
| 75th | $46,190 | $22.21 | |
| 90th | $55,210 | $26.54 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| Phoenix, AZ | $46,390 |
| Lake Havasu City, AZ | $44,980 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $44,330 |
| Flagstaff, AZ | $43,960 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $21.28 ($44,260 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $44,260 against $47,380 nationally, 7% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $46,300, so Tucson pays 4% less.
Where does Tucson rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
213 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,040 or less a year; the top 10% make $55,210 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.