The median annual wage for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA is $52,090 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $56,190.
Pay spans roughly $44,760 at the 10th percentile to $68,380 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $25.04 per hour. An estimated 1,270 people work as veterinary technologists and technicians in San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA.
| Median (annual) | $52,090 |
| Mean (annual) | $56,190 |
| Median (hourly) | $25.04 |
| 10th percentile | $44,760 |
| 90th percentile | $68,380 |
| Employment | 1,270 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.