The median annual wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Ames, IA is $48,800 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $54,240.
Pay spans roughly $38,340 at the 10th percentile to $75,610 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $23.46 per hour. An estimated 260 people work as veterinary technologists and technicians in Ames, IA.
| Median (annual) | $48,800 |
| Mean (annual) | $54,240 |
| Median (hourly) | $23.46 |
| 10th percentile | $38,340 |
| 90th percentile | $75,610 |
| Employment | 260 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.