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Veterinary Technician Salary in Oklahoma

Median Annual in Oklahoma
$39,100/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$18.80/hr
▼ 17% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Oklahoma

groups Employed in OK
1,060
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$44,511 #37 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Oklahoma, explained

Veterinary technicians in Oklahoma earn a median of $39,100 per year ($18.80 per hour), which is 17% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $31,390, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $53,880. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Oklahoma.

Is $39,100 good pay in Oklahoma?

Adjusted for Oklahoma's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $39,100 is worth about $44,511 in national buying power — ranking Oklahoma #37 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Oklahoma

Entry level (10th pct)
$31,390
$15.09/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$39,100
$18.80/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$53,880
$25.90/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs OK
Oklahoma (here) $39,100 $44,511
Colorado $49,650 $48,180 −$10,550
Kansas $45,810 $50,862 −$6,710
New Mexico $44,790 $48,573 −$5,690
Missouri $43,520 $47,921 −$4,420
Texas $39,410 $40,605 −$310
Arkansas $38,360 $44,124 +$740

Veterinary Technician in Oklahoma: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Oklahoma?

Veterinary technicians in Oklahoma earn a median of $39,100 per year ($18.80 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Oklahoma pay veterinary technicians well?

At $39,100, Oklahoma pays 17% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 1,060 work in the state.

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