Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $41,230 -10.3% vs national
Median hourly $19.82
10th percentile $34,110
90th percentile $49,090
Employed locally 80
National median $45,980

Compare Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary & buying power

Type a city below to see how Hickory, NC stacks up on salary and cost of living.

Full tool →
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
in
Hickory, NC
vs

    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $34,110
    25th
    $36,090
    50th (median)
    $41,230
    75th
    $46,220
    90th
    $49,090

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 68% Median Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary is 32% 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
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,300
    Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA $55,720
    Raleigh-Cary, NC $49,100
    Anchorage, AK $48,960
    Wilmington, NC $48,160
    Winchester, VA-WV $47,900

    Related occupations in Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians$44,340
    Physicians, All Other$313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians$63,480

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Hickory, NC is $19.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $26.56 or more per hour.

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

    The median Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Hickory, NC is 10.3% 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $34,110 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $36,090.