Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Arizona
Considering a career as a Veterinary Technologist or Technician in Arizona?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Arizona are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.
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Projected employment for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Arizona is growing faster than average.
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Arizona earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.
What Major Will Prepare You For a Veterinary Technologist or Technician Career?
- Health Professions
- Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician & Veterinary Assistant
How Many Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Work in Arizona?
In 2018, there were 1,550 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians working in the state.
There were 1,580 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 30 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,250 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians working in it, which means Arizona has more Veterinary Technologists and Technicians than average.
Job Projections for Arizona
Jobs for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 26.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 20.0%.
Arizona Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 190 annual job openings, and a total of 2,120 jobs for Arizona Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in 2026.
Nationwide, the prediction is 10,700 annual jobs and 122,400 total jobs in 2026.
What do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Make in Arizona?
In 2018 wages for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians ranged from $24,870 to $44,510 with $33,370 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $11.96 to $21.4. The median hourly rate was $16.04.
Workers in this field were paid a median of $15.59 an hour in 2017.
The hourly rate grew by $0.45.
The median salary in Arizona is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Arizona Metros for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Veterinary Technologists and Technicians.
Metro | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ | 970 | $34,840 |
Prescott, AZ | 130 | $32,170 |
Flagstaff, AZ | 80 | $32,100 |
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ | 40 | $33,810 |
Top States for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Employment
View the list below to see where most Veterinary Technologists and Technicians work.
State | Number Employed | Annual Median Salary |
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Texas | 11,920 | $30,030 |
California | 9,270 | $40,020 |
Florida | 8,350 | $32,230 |
Pennsylvania | 5,240 | $36,160 |
New York | 4,810 | $41,590 |
Colorado | 4,000 | $36,060 |
Illinois | 3,810 | $35,400 |
Ohio | 3,670 | $32,050 |
Massachusetts | 3,270 | $40,150 |
Georgia | 3,210 | $31,420 |
North Carolina | 3,170 | $32,600 |
New Jersey | 3,080 | $37,140 |
Maryland | 3,070 | $35,290 |
Minnesota | 2,730 | $37,070 |
Michigan | 2,370 | $36,250 |
Wisconsin | 2,360 | $33,770 |
Indiana | 2,000 | $31,720 |
Washington | 1,970 | $37,440 |
South Carolina | 1,960 | $31,420 |
Tennessee | 1,910 | $30,610 |
Below are the states where Veterinary Technologists and Technicians get paid the most:
State | Annual Median Salary |
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Nevada | $45,000 |
New York | $41,590 |
Massachusetts | $40,150 |
California | $40,020 |
Connecticut | $39,960 |
Alaska | $39,270 |
Virginia | $37,830 |
Washington | $37,440 |
New Jersey | $37,140 |
Minnesota | $37,070 |
Related Careers in Arizona
You may also be interested in the following careers:
Occupation | Arizona Employment Total |
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Pharmacy Technicians | 9,310 |
Psychiatric Technicians | 2,580 |
Surgical Technologists | 2,300 |
Dietetic Technicians | 1,350 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 630 |
Respiratory Therapy Technicians | 440 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
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