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

Veterinary Technician Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$42,120/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$20.25/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
790
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,107 #41 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Idaho, explained

Veterinary technicians in Idaho earn a median of $42,120 per year ($20.25 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $31,900, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $48,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $42,120 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $42,120 is worth about $44,107 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #41 for real pay (vs #39 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,900
$15.34/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$42,120
$20.25/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$48,660
$23.39/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $42,120 $44,107
Washington $59,740 $55,825 −$17,620
Oregon $55,810 $53,995 −$13,690
Nevada $50,250 $50,261 −$8,130
Montana $41,170 $43,499 +$950
Utah $40,560 $41,026 +$1,560
Wyoming $38,650 $41,698 +$3,470

Veterinary Technician in Idaho: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Idaho?

Veterinary technicians in Idaho earn a median of $42,120 per year ($20.25 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Idaho pay veterinary technicians well?

At $42,120, Idaho pays 11% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 790 work in the state.

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