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Salary · California · BLS OEWS May 2024

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary in California

In California, veterinary technologists and technicians earn a median of $55,080 per year.

Median (California)
$55,080
Bottom 10%
$41,020
Top 10%
$74,390
Employed in California
11,380

How California compares

Refit analysis ·In California, veterinary technologists and technicians earn a median of $55,080 — 20% above the national median of $45,980. Locally the range runs $41,020 to $74,390. About 11,380 people hold this role in the state.
Refit analysis ·California ranks #5 of 51 states for veterinary technologists and technicians pay — roughly the 92th percentile among states. That trails the top-paying state (Washington, $59,080) by 7%. State employment of about 11,380 also shapes how competitive local openings are.

National benchmark

US median
$45,980
US bottom 10%
$32,120
US top 10%
$60,880

Skills that move pay in this role

  • Active Listening
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Monitoring
  • Active Learning
  • Learning Strategies

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