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Veterinary Technician Salary in Alabama

Median Annual in Alabama
$36,590/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$17.59/hr
▼ 23% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alabama

groups Employed in AL
1,880
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,194 #48 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Alabama, explained

Veterinary technicians in Alabama earn a median of $36,590 per year ($17.59 per hour), which is 23% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $28,590, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $49,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alabama.

Is $36,590 good pay in Alabama?

Adjusted for Alabama's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $36,590 is worth about $41,194 in national buying power — ranking Alabama #48 for real pay (vs #49 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Alabama

Entry level (10th pct)
$28,590
$13.75/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$36,590
$17.59/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$49,060
$23.59/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AL
Alabama (here) $36,590 $41,194
Florida $46,380 $44,849 −$9,790
Georgia $43,060 $44,718 −$6,470
Tennessee $42,810 $46,598 −$6,220
Mississippi $36,380 $41,839 +$210

Veterinary Technician in Alabama: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Alabama?

Veterinary technicians in Alabama earn a median of $36,590 per year ($17.59 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Alabama pay veterinary technicians well?

At $36,590, Alabama pays 23% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 1,880 work in the state.

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