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Veterinary Technician Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$40,560/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$19.50/hr
▼ 14% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
1,550
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$41,026 #49 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Utah, explained

Veterinary technicians in Utah earn a median of $40,560 per year ($19.50 per hour), which is 14% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $29,640, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $55,330. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $40,560 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $40,560 is worth about $41,026 in national buying power — ranking Utah #49 for real pay (vs #41 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$29,640
$14.25/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$40,560
$19.50/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$55,330
$26.60/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $40,560 $41,026 —
Nevada $50,250 $50,261 −$9,690
Colorado $49,650 $48,180 −$9,090
Arizona $46,300 $45,989 −$5,740
New Mexico $44,790 $48,573 −$4,230
Idaho $42,120 $44,107 −$1,560
Wyoming $38,650 $41,698 +$1,910

Veterinary Technician in Utah: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Utah?

Veterinary technicians in Utah earn a median of $40,560 per year ($19.50 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Utah pay veterinary technicians well?

At $40,560, Utah pays 14% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 1,550 work in the state.

Veterinary Technician salary in other states

District of Columbia · $61,270 California · $60,630 Washington · $59,740 New York · $59,010 Minnesota · $57,270 Oregon · $55,810 Virginia · $52,090 Connecticut · $50,950 Maine · $50,810 Nevada · $50,250 Michigan · $49,710 Colorado · $49,650

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