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

Veterinary Technician Salary in Arizona

Median Annual in Arizona
$46,300/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.26/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Arizona

groups Employed in AZ
3,970
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,989 #31 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Arizona, explained

Veterinary technicians in Arizona earn a median of $46,300 per year ($22.26 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $37,870, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $58,350. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Arizona.

Is $46,300 good pay in Arizona?

Adjusted for Arizona's cost of living (which runs 101% of the U.S. average), that $46,300 is worth about $45,989 in national buying power — ranking Arizona #31 for real pay (vs #29 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Arizona

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,870
$18.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,300
$22.26/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,350
$28.05/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs AZ
Arizona (here) $46,300 $45,989
California $60,630 $54,760 −$14,330
Nevada $50,250 $50,261 −$3,950
New Mexico $44,790 $48,573 +$1,510
Utah $40,560 $41,026 +$5,740

Veterinary Technician in Arizona: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Arizona?

Veterinary technicians in Arizona earn a median of $46,300 per year ($22.26 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Arizona pay veterinary technicians well?

At $46,300, Arizona pays 2% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 3,970 work in the state.

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