Vet tech salary in Texas
Vet techs in Texas earned a median of $39,410 a year in May 2025, about $18.95 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 17% below the U.S. median of $47,380. Eight in ten earned between $30,320 (10th percentile) and $54,610 (90th percentile).
Vet tech pay in Texas
| Level | A year | An hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $30,320 | $14.58 |
| Median | $39,410 | $18.95 |
| 90th percentile | $54,610 | $26.25 |
Texas ranks 43 of 51 (the 50 states plus D.C.) by median vet tech pay. About 16,730 vet techs worked in Texas. BLS reports veterinary technologists (usually a four-year degree) and technicians (usually a two-year degree) as one group.
What clinics in Texas are posting now
Posted pay in Texas: 13 of these 14 listings, from 2 employers, state an hourly range. Ranges run from $16.00 to $38.00 an hour; the middle listing's midpoint is $22.00 an hour. These are employers' posted ranges, not survey data.
See the 14 open vet tech jobs in Texas.
Other veterinary roles in Texas
| Role | Median a year | Median an hour | U.S. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet tech | $39,410 | $18.95 | $47,380 |
| Vet assistant | $34,850 | $16.75 | $38,150 |
| Veterinarian | $131,330 | $63.14 | $130,100 |
The credential in Texas
Title: Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). Required to work as a tech: No. Full rules: how to become a vet tech in Texas. Training: vet tech schools in Texas.
FAQ
How much does a vet tech make in Texas?
The median was $39,410 a year in May 2025 (BLS), 17% below the U.S. median of $47,380.
How much does a vet tech make an hour in Texas?
About $18.95 an hour at the median, from the BLS yearly figure of $39,410 divided by 2,080 hours.
How does Texas rank for vet tech pay?
Texas ranks 43 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 Texas?
No. The Board calls licensure optional. See the Texas 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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