Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Salary in San Jose, CA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA

Median annual salary $60,180 +30.9% vs national
Median hourly $28.94
10th percentile $48,220
90th percentile $75,880
Employed locally 450
National median $45,980

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,220
    25th
    $56,770
    50th (median)
    $60,180
    75th
    $74,370
    90th
    $75,880

    San Jose economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $157,444 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary vs area income 38% Median Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary is 62% 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
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $60,040
    Bellingham, WA $59,240

    Nearby metros — Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $66,300
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $60,040
    Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $58,120
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $58,010
    Vallejo, CA $57,610
    Chico, CA $57,600

    Related occupations in San Jose, CA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$208,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$92,840
    Physicians, All Other$95,320
    Pharmacy Technicians$70,740
    Pharmacists$196,250
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$81,900

    Frequently asked questions

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

    The median hourly wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in San Jose, CA is $28.94, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $37.71 or more per hour.

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

    The median Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in San Jose, CA is 30.9% above 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 San Jose?

    Entry-level Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (10th percentile) earn around $48,220 per year in San Jose, CA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,770.