Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Pennsylvania

$47,270avg. a year
$22.72 an hour · 6,620 employed

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Pennsylvania earn an average of $47,270 a year. That is $1,850 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $49,120. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $50,820.

$46,430Median pay
$22.72Average hourly
+31%Avg. pay since 2020
#29Of 50 states + D.C.

Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas

Average pay for veterinary technologists and technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 16.

13,370 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$50,820
$24.43 an hour
2430 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$46,770
$22.49 an hour
31,310 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$45,610
$21.93 an hour
4330 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$45,590
$21.92 an hour
540 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$45,120
$21.69 an hour
6190 jobs
Reading, PA
$44,770
$21.53 an hour
7280 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$44,650
$21.47 an hour
8120 jobs
State College, PA
$44,520
$21.41 an hour
950 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$44,270
$21.29 an hour
10180 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$43,780
$21.05 an hour
11230 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$43,760
$21.04 an hour
1250 jobs
Lebanon, PA
$43,410
$20.87 an hour
1360 jobs
Williamsport, PA
$42,750
$20.55 an hour
14100 jobs
Erie, PA
$41,220
$19.82 an hour
1540 jobs
Altoona, PA
$41,070
$19.75 an hour
1670 jobs
Johnstown, PA
$36,130
$17.37 an hour

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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Pennsylvania, charted

Pay over time

Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian

Where Pennsylvania veterinary technologists and technicians work

Employment by metro area, May 2025

Average pay by state

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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors

Average pay, May 2025
AreaAvg. payHourly
United States$49,120$23.61
Pennsylvania$47,270$22.72
New York$61,080$29.36
New Jersey$52,780$25.38
Maryland$52,730$25.35
Delaware$48,740$23.43
Ohio$47,900$23.03

Questions and answers

How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make in Pennsylvania?

The average is $47,270 a year, and the median is $46,430. That is $1,850 (4%) less than the U.S. average of $49,120.

What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?

$22.72 an hour on average; the median is $22.32.

Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?

Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($50,820), followed by Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ ($46,770). The lowest average among 16 metro areas with data is Johnstown, PA ($36,130).

How does Pennsylvania rank?

Pennsylvania ranks #29 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.

Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-2056. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national veterinary technologists and technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.