Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $37,490 -18.5% vs national
Median hourly $18.03
10th percentile $30,120
90th percentile $54,280
Employed locally 4,460
National median $45,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $30,120
    25th
    $34,860
    50th (median)
    $37,490
    75th
    $47,410
    90th
    $54,280

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 43% Median Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary is 57% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,300
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $64,750
    Corvallis, OR $63,970
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $60,430
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $60,180
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $60,040

    Nearby metros — Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    College Station-Bryan, TX $42,210
    Midland, TX $38,410
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $38,160
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $37,800
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $37,550
    Longview, TX $36,670

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,290
    Physicians, All Other $168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $59,190
    Pharmacists $137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Dallas, TX is $18.03, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $27.94 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries?

    The median Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Dallas, TX is 18.5% below the national median of $45,980. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Dallas?

    Entry-level Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $30,120 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $34,860.