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Veterinary Technician Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$46,380/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.30/hr
▼ 2% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
11,380
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,849 #35 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Florida, explained

Veterinary technicians in Florida earn a median of $46,380 per year ($22.30 per hour), which is 2% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $36,600, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $57,870. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $46,380 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $46,380 is worth about $44,849 in national buying power — ranking Florida #35 for real pay (vs #28 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,600
$17.60/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$46,380
$22.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,870
$27.82/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $46,380 $44,849
Georgia $43,060 $44,718 +$3,320
Alabama $36,590 $41,194 +$9,790

Veterinary Technician in Florida: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Florida?

Veterinary technicians in Florida earn a median of $46,380 per year ($22.30 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Florida pay veterinary technicians well?

At $46,380, Florida pays 2% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 11,380 work in the state.

Veterinary Technician salary in other states

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