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

Veterinary Technician Salary in North Dakota

Median Annual in North Dakota
$48,790/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$23.46/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in North Dakota

groups Employed in ND
340
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$54,845 #4 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in North Dakota, explained

Veterinary technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $48,790 per year ($23.46 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $35,960, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $56,980. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within North Dakota.

Is $48,790 good pay in North Dakota?

Adjusted for North Dakota's cost of living (which runs 89% of the U.S. average), that $48,790 is worth about $54,845 in national buying power — ranking North Dakota #4 for real pay (vs #16 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in North Dakota

Entry level (10th pct)
$35,960
$17.29/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$48,790
$23.46/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$56,980
$27.39/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ND
North Dakota (here) $48,790 $54,845
Minnesota $57,270 $58,071 −$8,480
South Dakota $45,300 $51,137 +$3,490
Montana $41,170 $43,499 +$7,620

Veterinary Technician in North Dakota: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in North Dakota?

Veterinary technicians in North Dakota earn a median of $48,790 per year ($23.46 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does North Dakota pay veterinary technicians well?

At $48,790, North Dakota pays 3% above the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 340 work in the state.

Veterinary Technician salary in other states

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