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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056) in North Central Workforce Development Area
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North Central WDA (1Q 2023)
All Industry
Estimated employment460
Mean wage$21.52
Entry wage$17.26
10th percentile wage$15.80
50th percentile wage$19.79
90th percentile wage$27.62
 Top Employing Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Percent
Professional and Business Services46099.4%
 Top Paying Industries
 IndustryEmployment / Median Wage
Professional and Business Services460$19.75
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  $19.79 $41.73 -$21.94
2022$19.06+3.8%$40.19+3.8%-$21.12
2021$18.21+4.7%$38.40+4.7%-$20.18
2020$17.73+2.7%$37.39+2.7%-$19.66
2019$17.37+2.1%$36.64+2.1%-$19.26
2018$16.98+2.3%$35.80+2.3%-$18.81
2017$16.62+2.2%$35.04+2.2%-$18.42
2016$16.27+2.1%$34.31+2.1%-$18.03
2015$15.96+1.9%$33.65+1.9%-$17.69
2014$15.64+2.1%$32.98+2.1%-$17.33
YearThis OccupationCompared to All OccupationsDifference
Current  $19.79 $25.78 -$5.99
2022$19.06+3.8%$24.92+3.4%-$5.86
2021$18.21+4.7%$23.58+5.7%-$5.37
2020$17.73+2.7%$22.77+3.5%-$5.03
2019$17.37+2.1%$22.13+2.9%-$4.75
2018$16.98+2.3%$21.48+3.0%-$4.50
2017$16.62+2.2%$20.87+2.9%-$4.25
2016$16.27+2.1%$20.38+2.4%-$4.11
2015$15.96+1.9%$19.86+2.6%-$3.90
2014$15.64+2.1%$19.44+2.2%-$3.80
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
South Central $23.31  420  
Southwest $23.05  430  
Northwest $22.68  300  
North Central $19.79  460  
Highest Employment
Median Wage / Employment
North Central $19.79  460  
Southwest $23.05  430  
South Central $23.31  420  
Northwest $22.68  300  
Wages in other areas
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