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

Veterinary Technician Salary in Nevada

Median Annual in Nevada
$50,250/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$24.16/hr
▲ 6% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nevada

groups Employed in NV
1,120
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,261 #18 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Nevada, explained

Veterinary technicians in Nevada earn a median of $50,250 per year ($24.16 per hour), which is 6% above the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $34,700, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $65,420. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nevada.

Is $50,250 good pay in Nevada?

Adjusted for Nevada's cost of living (which runs 100% of the U.S. average), that $50,250 is worth about $50,261 in national buying power — ranking Nevada #18 for real pay (vs #10 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Nevada

Entry level (10th pct)
$34,700
$16.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$50,250
$24.16/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$65,420
$31.45/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NV
Nevada (here) $50,250 $50,261
California $60,630 $54,760 −$10,380
Oregon $55,810 $53,995 −$5,560
Arizona $46,300 $45,989 +$3,950
Idaho $42,120 $44,107 +$8,130
Utah $40,560 $41,026 +$9,690

Veterinary Technician in Nevada: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Nevada?

Veterinary technicians in Nevada earn a median of $50,250 per year ($24.16 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Nevada pay veterinary technicians well?

At $50,250, Nevada pays 6% above the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 1,120 work in the state.

Veterinary Technician salary in other states

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