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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Wages & Outlook

Typical Wages

Wages listed below are for a variety of experience and education levels. Make sure that you research the typical entry-level education and work experience and training requirements for this occupation.

This career: $19.96
Statewide median: $24.25

This career pays below the statewide median wage.

Wages for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians *

Area	Low	Median	High
U S	$17.23	$19.09	$23.33
Minnesota	$18.60	$19.96	$23.14
Central Minnesota	$18.32	$19.23	$22.90
Northeast Minnesota	$17.45	$18.47	$19.26
Northwest Minnesota	$17.79	$18.41	$21.27
Southeast Minnesota	$18.03	$19.08	$21.32
Southwest Minnesota	$17.45	$18.56	$21.32
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	$19.14	$22.74	$23.33

* "Low" indicates 25% of workers earn less and 75% earn more.
"Median" indicates 50% of workers earn less and 50% earn more.
"High" indicates 75% of workers earn less and 25% earn more.

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Employment

In Minnesota, there are 3,430 workers employed in this small career.

Where do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians most often work?

Current Demand

This career is currently in high demand.

Future Demand

This career is seeing very high growth compared to other careers.

There will be a need for about 2,795 new Veterinary Technologists and Technicians to meet market demand between 2020-2030. This includes the demand due to replacement (workers leaving the occupation or retiring) as well as growth.

Employment Outlook for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Area	Employment		Employment Change
Area	2020	2030	Number	Percent
U S	114,400	131,500	17,100	14.9%
Minnesota	3,252	3,629	377	11.6%
Central Minnesota	324	358	34	10.5%
Northeast Minnesota	123	134	11	8.9%
Northwest Minnesota	302	341	39	12.9%
Southeast Minnesota	314	354	40	12.7%
Southwest Minnesota	214	236	22	10.3%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN	1,988	2,209	221	11.1%

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