Vet tech salary in District of Columbia
Vet techs in District of Columbia earned a median of $61,270 a year in May 2025, about $29.46 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 29% above the U.S. median of $47,380. Eight in ten earned between $50,390 (10th percentile) and $81,990 (90th percentile).
Vet tech pay in District of Columbia
| Level | A year | An hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $50,390 | $24.23 |
| Median | $61,270 | $29.46 |
| 90th percentile | $81,990 | $39.42 |
District of Columbia ranks 1 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.) by median vet tech pay. About 120 vet techs worked in District of Columbia. BLS reports veterinary technologists (usually a four-year degree) and technicians (usually a two-year degree) as one group.
What clinics in District of Columbia are posting now
Posted pay in District of Columbia: 3 of these 3 listings, from 1 employer, state an hourly range. Ranges run from $7.25 to $38.00 an hour; the middle listing's midpoint is $32.00 an hour. These are employers' posted ranges, not survey data.
See the 3 open vet tech jobs in District of Columbia.
Other veterinary roles in District of Columbia
| Role | Median a year | Median an hour | U.S. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet tech | $61,270 | $29.46 | $47,380 |
| Vet assistant | $49,080 | $23.60 | $38,150 |
| Veterinarian | $134,530 | $64.68 | $130,100 |
FAQ
How much does a vet tech make in District of Columbia?
The median was $61,270 a year in May 2025 (BLS), 29% above the U.S. median of $47,380.
How much does a vet tech make an hour in District of Columbia?
About $29.46 an hour at the median, from the BLS yearly figure of $61,270 divided by 2,080 hours.
How does District of Columbia rank for vet tech pay?
District of Columbia ranks 1 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.) by BLS median pay. The highest medians were District of Columbia ($61,270), California ($60,630), Washington ($59,740).
Figures are BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for May 2025, the latest release, for wage and salary workers (the self-employed are not included). The median is the middle wage: half earned more, half earned less. Hourly figures are the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours, the way BLS converts between the two. Retrieved from the BLS Public Data API on November 5, 2026.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025, veterinary technologists and technicians
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: OEWS state estimates (Public Data API)
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Outlook Handbook, Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
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