Veterinary Technician (National)
Average salary $51,591 · from 12 active job market data points · Updated Mar 30, 2026
Purchasing Power
81
19% less purchasing power than the US average
Market Demand
-14%
14% fewer open roles than the national average
Career Growth
+61%
61% salary range from median to senior level
Talent Scarcity
0.6/10
0.6/10 scarcity leverage — low talent-to-demand ratio
Skills That Drive Each Salary Tier — Veterinary Technician
I can't find qualified HVAC technicians, and the candidates I do get are not a good fit.
I’m seeing a lot of bacterial growth in HVAC units and need skilled technicians to address this.
Career intelligence for Veterinary Technician (National). Data sourced from live job postings,
Bureau of Labor Statistics regional data, and Jobs Jobs Jobs market analysis.
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