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

Veterinary Technician Salary in New Jersey

Median Annual in New Jersey
$49,050/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.58/hr
▲ 4% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New Jersey

groups Employed in NJ
2,910
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$45,081 #34 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in New Jersey, explained

Veterinary technicians in New Jersey earn a median of $49,050 per year ($23.58 per hour), which is 4% above the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $37,870, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $75,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New Jersey.

Is $49,050 good pay in New Jersey?

Adjusted for New Jersey's cost of living (which runs 109% of the U.S. average), that $49,050 is worth about $45,081 in national buying power — ranking New Jersey #34 for real pay (vs #15 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in New Jersey

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,870
$18.21/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$49,050
$23.58/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$75,310
$36.21/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NJ
New Jersey (here) $49,050 $45,081
New York $59,010 $54,679 −$9,960
Delaware $48,370 $48,463 +$680
Pennsylvania $46,430 $47,585 +$2,620

Veterinary Technician in New Jersey: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in New Jersey?

Veterinary technicians in New Jersey earn a median of $49,050 per year ($23.58 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does New Jersey pay veterinary technicians well?

At $49,050, New Jersey pays 4% above the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 2,910 work in the state.

Veterinary Technician salary in other states

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