Veterinary Technician Salary in Texas

Veterinary Technicians in Texas have a median annual salary of $39,410, which works out to about $18.95 per hour, with a typical 25th–75th percentile range of $36,040 to $46,780, based on the latest BLS OEWS data.

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Veterinary Technician pay in Texas at a glance

Median annual salary

$39,410

Median hourly wage

$18.95/hr

Average annual salary

$42,030

Average hourly wage

$20.21/hr

25th percentile

$36,040

75th percentile

$46,780

10th percentile

$30,320

90th percentile

$54,610

People employed

16,730

Salary distribution

Reported wage points from the lowest to the highest paid veterinary technician roles in Texas.

10th percentile
$30,320
25th percentile
$36,040
Median percentile
$39,410
75th percentile
$46,780
90th percentile
$54,610

Texas vs U.S. salary

The median salary for veterinary technician roles in Texas is about 16.8% below the U.S. median of $47,380 for the same occupation.

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How much does a veterinary technician make in Texas?

Half of veterinary technician roles in Texas report earning more than $39,410 a year and half report earning less — that is the median. The mean (average) of $42,030 is pulled up or down by the highest and lowest earners, which is why the median is usually the better benchmark.

Salary range

A quarter of reported salaries fall below $36,040 and a quarter are above $46,780, so most veterinary technician pay sits between those two figures. These percentiles describe how pay is spread across all reported roles — they are not a direct measure of years of experience.

What can affect veterinary technician pay?

  • Years of experience and level of responsibility
  • Employer type and size
  • Specialization within the occupation
  • Certifications and licensing
  • Industry
  • Hours worked, shift patterns and overtime
  • The local labor market where the job is based

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Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Methodology · Data sources

Salary figures are benchmarks and can vary by employer, experience, specialization, hours worked and other factors.