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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056) in Norwich-New London Labor Market Area
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Norwich-New London LMA (1Q 2023)
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Estimated employment130
Mean wage$21.74
Entry wage$16.79
10th percentile wage$15.77
50th percentile wage$19.63
90th percentile wage$27.89
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services12097.8%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services120$19.58
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (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.
Median Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to Occupational GroupDifference
Current  $19.63 $41.62 -$21.99
2022$18.90+3.8%$40.08+3.8%-$21.17
2021$18.06+4.7%$38.30+4.7%-$20.23
2020$17.59+2.7%$37.30+2.7%-$19.70
2019$17.23+2.1%$36.54+2.1%-$19.30
2018$16.84+2.3%$35.70+2.3%-$18.86
2017$16.48+2.2%$34.94+2.2%-$18.46
2016$16.14+2.1%$34.21+2.1%-$18.07
2015$15.83+1.9%$33.57+1.9%-$17.73
2014$15.51+2.1%$32.89+2.1%-$17.37
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $19.63 $24.55 -$4.92
2022$18.90+3.8%$23.73+3.4%-$4.83
2021$18.06+4.7%$22.46+5.7%-$4.39
2020$17.59+2.7%$21.69+3.5%-$4.09
2019$17.23+2.1%$21.07+2.9%-$3.83
2018$16.84+2.3%$20.46+3.0%-$3.61
2017$16.48+2.2%$19.87+2.9%-$3.38
2016$16.14+2.1%$19.41+2.4%-$3.27
2015$15.83+1.9%$18.92+2.6%-$3.08
2014$15.51+2.1%$18.52+2.2%-$3.00
Note: The mid-wage is the median wage. The average wage is the mean wage. The entry-level wage is equal to the average of the lower third of reported wages for the occupation. The wage range consists of the 10th and 90th percentiles; 80% of workers earn between this wage range, 10% earn less while 10% earn more.
Reference Date: 1st Quarter 2023
Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Median Wage / Employment
Bridgeport-Stamford $23.01  480  
New Haven $22.74  300  
Waterbury $22.57  80  
Danbury $22.25  110  
Hartford $20.99  610  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
Hartford $20.99  610  
Bridgeport-Stamford $23.01  480  
New Haven $22.74  300  
Norwich-New London $19.63  130  
Danbury $22.25  110  
Wages in other areas
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