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Veterinary Technician Salary in Iowa

Median Annual in Iowa
$45,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.90/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Iowa

groups Employed in IA
1,220
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$51,913 #10 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Iowa, explained

Veterinary technicians in Iowa earn a median of $45,560 per year ($21.90 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $36,290, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $63,860. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Iowa.

Is $45,560 good pay in Iowa?

Adjusted for Iowa's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $45,560 is worth about $51,913 in national buying power — ranking Iowa #10 for real pay (vs #31 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Iowa

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,290
$17.45/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,560
$21.90/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$63,860
$30.70/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs IA
Iowa (here) $45,560 $51,913
Minnesota $57,270 $58,071 −$11,710
Wisconsin $47,020 $49,971 −$1,460
Illinois $46,440 $46,460 −$880
South Dakota $45,300 $51,137 +$260
Nebraska $43,680 $48,478 +$1,880
Missouri $43,520 $47,921 +$2,040

Veterinary Technician in Iowa: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Iowa?

Veterinary technicians in Iowa earn a median of $45,560 per year ($21.90 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Iowa pay veterinary technicians well?

At $45,560, Iowa pays 4% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 1,220 work in the state.

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