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Estimated employment250
Mean wage18.08
Entry wage14.20
10th percentile wage13.08
50th percentile wage17.34
90th percentile wage24.89
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Professional & Business Services24096.8%
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Professional & Business Services24018.09
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.
Mean Wage History
YearThis OccupationCompared to
Occupational Group		Difference
Current$18.08 $39.91  -$21.83
2014$17.99+.5%$39.72 +.5%-$21.72
2013$17.66+1.9%$38.97 +1.9%-$21.31
2012$17.32+1.9%$38.23 +1.9%-$20.91
2011$16.98+2.0%$37.48 +2.0%-$20.50
2010$16.72+1.6%$36.90 +1.6%-$20.18
2009$16.42+1.8%$36.26 +1.8%-$19.83
2008$16.25+1.1%$35.87 +1.1%-$19.61
2007$15.77+3.1%$34.80 +3.1%-$19.03
2006$15.24+3.5%$33.64 +3.5%-$18.39
YearThis OccupationCompared to
All Occupations		Difference
Current$18.08 $24.50  -$6.42
2014$17.99+.5%$24.30 +.8%-$6.30
2013$17.66+1.9%$23.78 +2.2%-$6.12
2012$17.32+1.9%$23.30 +2.1%-$5.98
2011$16.98+2.0%$22.90 +1.7%-$5.92
2010$16.72+1.6%$22.54 +1.6%-$5.82
2009$16.42+1.8%$22.16 +1.7%-$5.73
2008$16.25+1.1%$21.86 +1.4%-$5.61
2007$15.77+3.1%$21.30 +2.6%-$5.53
2006$15.24+3.5%$20.62 +3.3%-$5.38

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 2015

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Top Areas For This Occupation
Best Pay
Eastern 21.78 150
South Central 18.78 410
North Central 18.48 310
Southwest 18.31 290
Northwest 18.08 250
Highest Employment
South Central 18.78 410
North Central 18.48 310
Southwest 18.31 290
Northwest 18.08 250
Eastern 21.78 150
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