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

Veterinary Technician Salary in New York

Median Annual in New York
$59,010/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$28.37/hr
▲ 25% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in New York

groups Employed in NY
5,350
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,679 #6 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in New York, explained

Veterinary technicians in New York earn a median of $59,010 per year ($28.37 per hour), which is 25% above the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $47,640, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $78,760. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within New York.

Is $59,010 good pay in New York?

Adjusted for New York's cost of living (which runs 108% of the U.S. average), that $59,010 is worth about $54,679 in national buying power — ranking New York #6 for real pay (vs #4 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in New York

Entry level (10th pct)
$47,640
$22.90/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$59,010
$28.37/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$78,760
$37.87/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NY
New York (here) $59,010 $54,679
Connecticut $50,950 $49,175 +$8,060
Massachusetts $49,540 $46,843 +$9,470
Vermont $49,490 $50,522 +$9,520
New Jersey $49,050 $45,081 +$9,960
Pennsylvania $46,430 $47,585 +$12,580

Veterinary Technician in New York: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in New York?

Veterinary technicians in New York earn a median of $59,010 per year ($28.37 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does New York pay veterinary technicians well?

At $59,010, New York pays 25% above the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 5,350 work in the state.

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