Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary
in Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- Middle 50%
- $50,060–$63,870
- vs U.S. median
- +24%
- Metro rank
- #11 of 124
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro earn a median of $58,750 a year, based on BLS estimates for 440 jobs (May 2025). That is 24% above the U.S. median of $47,380 and in line with the NY statewide median of $59,010. It ranks #11 of 124 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE440 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in other NY metros
5 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ | $59,680 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY | $54,730 |
| Syracuse, NY | $51,180 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY | $50,100 |
| Rochester, NY | $49,810 |
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Questions
What is the average Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Albany?
The BLS median is $58,750 a year (May 2025). Half of the 440 jobs pay between $50,060 and $63,870. The 10th percentile is $47,410 and the 90th is $75,300.
Is Albany a high-paying metro for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians?
That is 24% above the U.S. median of $47,380 and in line with the NY statewide median of $59,010. It ranks #11 of 124 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians make an hour in Albany?
About $28.25 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $58,750 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $24.07–$30.71 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.