verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinary Technician Salary in Alaska

Median Annual in Alaska
$46,480/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.35/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Alaska

groups Employed in AK
380
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,409 #32 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Alaska, explained

Veterinary technicians in Alaska earn a median of $46,480 per year ($22.35 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $37,010, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $75,820. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Alaska.

Is $46,480 good pay in Alaska?

Adjusted for Alaska's cost of living (which runs 102% of the U.S. average), that $46,480 is worth about $45,409 in national buying power — ranking Alaska #32 for real pay (vs #25 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Alaska

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,010
$17.79/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,480
$22.35/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,820
$36.45/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AK
Alaska (here) $46,480 $45,409
Washington $59,740 $55,825 −$13,260

Veterinary Technician in Alaska: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Alaska?

Veterinary technicians in Alaska earn a median of $46,480 per year ($22.35 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Alaska pay veterinary technicians well?

At $46,480, Alaska pays 2% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 380 work in the state.

Veterinary Technician salary in other states

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