The median annual wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in California is $55,080 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,980.
Pay spans roughly $41,020 at the 10th percentile to $74,390 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $26.48 per hour. An estimated 11,380 people work as veterinary technologists and technicians in California.
| Median (annual) | $55,080 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,980 |
| Median (hourly) | $26.48 |
| 10th percentile | $41,020 |
| 90th percentile | $74,390 |
| Employment | 11,380 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.