Occupation Salary Profile

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

SOC Code: 29-2056

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

National Median (BLS)
$56,240
▲ +5.58% Nominal +2.24% Real
H-1B Sponsor Median
$51,480
▼ -13.16% Nominal ▼ -15.8% Real
Average Base Salary
$58,260
Domestic Mean Pay
Total U.S. Employment
960
Active Positions (BLS)
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National Baseline Wage Distribution

Empirical wage tiers reported across all 50 states by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians.

Percentile Tier Annual Base Salary
10th Percentile $40,310
25th Percentile $46,740
National Median (50th Percentile) $56,240
75th Percentile $74,040
90th Percentile $79,030
P10: $40,310 P50 (Median): $56,240 P90: $79,030
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H-1B Visa Sponsor Compensation Benchmarks

Based on 27 certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs) filed by U.S. employers (Trailing 12 Months vs Prior 12 Months).

H-1B National Median $51,480
YoY Nominal Growth (T12M) -13.16%
Real Wage Growth (CPI-U Adj) -15.8%
H-1B Percentile Tier Sponsored Base Salary
10th Percentile $45,585
25th Percentile $45,864
H-1B Median (50th Percentile) $51,480
75th Percentile $58,080
90th Percentile $63,336
H-1B P10: $45,585 H-1B P50: $51,480 H-1B P90: $63,336
💡 Market Premium Insight: The median salary for foreign talent sponsored for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians roles ($51,480) is -8.5% lower than the broader domestic BLS national median ($56,240).