How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in Washington?
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area. That is $27.71 an hour or $4,803 a month.
- Hourly
- $27.71
- Vs. national median
- +22%
- Rank among cities
- 32 of 312
- Jobs in the area
- 2,150
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $44,280 | $21.29 | |
| 25th | $47,260 | $22.72 | |
| Median | $57,630 | $27.71 | |
| 75th | $68,770 | $33.06 | |
| 90th | $79,460 | $38.20 |
Other cities in District of Columbia
Median yearly pay for veterinary technologist and technicians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Washington
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $443,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $397,200 |
| Dermatologist | $330,000 |
| Cardiologist | $253,600 |
| Orthodontist | $248,100 |
| Psychiatrist | $247,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $239,200 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Physician | $237,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make an hour in Washington?
The median hourly pay in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $27.71 ($57,630 a year).
Do veterinary technologist and technicians make more in Washington than the national average?
Yes: $57,630 against $47,380 nationally, 22% more.
How does Washington compare with the rest of District of Columbia?
The median in District of Columbia is $61,270, so Washington pays 6% less.
Where does Washington rank for veterinary technologist and technician pay?
32 of 312 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make starting out in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% make $44,280 or less a year; the top 10% make $79,460 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.