Vet tech salary in New York
Vet techs in New York earned a median of $59,010 a year in May 2025, about $28.37 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 25% above the U.S. median of $47,380. Eight in ten earned between $47,640 (10th percentile) and $78,760 (90th percentile).
Vet tech pay in New York
| Level | A year | An hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $47,640 | $22.90 |
| Median | $59,010 | $28.37 |
| 90th percentile | $78,760 | $37.87 |
New York ranks 4 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.) by median vet tech pay. About 5,350 vet techs worked in New York. BLS reports veterinary technologists (usually a four-year degree) and technicians (usually a two-year degree) as one group.
What clinics in New York are posting now
Posted pay in New York: 9 of these 11 listings, from 1 employer, state an hourly range. Ranges run from $7.25 to $40.00 an hour; the middle listing's midpoint is $33.50 an hour. These are employers' posted ranges, not survey data.
See the 11 open vet tech jobs in New York.
Other veterinary roles in New York
| Role | Median a year | Median an hour | U.S. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet tech | $59,010 | $28.37 | $47,380 |
| Vet assistant | $44,750 | $21.51 | $38,150 |
| Veterinarian | $131,830 | $63.38 | $130,100 |
The credential in New York
Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). The protected title in law is "veterinary technician".. Required to work as a tech: Yes. Full rules: how to become a vet tech in New York. Training: vet tech schools in New York.
FAQ
How much does a vet tech make in New York?
The median was $59,010 a year in May 2025 (BLS), 25% above the U.S. median of $47,380.
How much does a vet tech make an hour in New York?
About $28.37 an hour at the median, from the BLS yearly figure of $59,010 divided by 2,080 hours.
How does New York rank for vet tech pay?
New York ranks 4 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).
Do you need a license to be a vet tech in New York?
Yes. Only licensed or exempt people may practice veterinary technology or use the title. See the New York guide.
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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