Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Maine
Considering a career as a Veterinary Technologist or Technician in Maine?
You’re in luck! Jobs for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Maine 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 Maine is growing faster than average.
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Maine 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 Maine?
In 2018, there were 660 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians working in the state.
There were 720 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians employed in this state in 2017.
That’s a decline of 60 jobs between 2017 and 2018.
The typical state has 1,250 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians working in it, which means Maine has fewer Veterinary Technologists and Technicians than average.
Job Projections for Maine
Jobs for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 5.3% which is slower than the nationwide estimated projection of 20.0%.
Maine Annual Job Openings
The BLS estimates 60 annual job openings, and a total of 790 jobs for Maine 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 Maine?
In 2018 wages for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians ranged from $27,220 to $48,040 with $36,390 being the median annual salary.
Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $13.09 to $23.1. The median hourly rate was $17.5.
In 2017 the median pay for this field was $16.71 an hour.
The hourly rate grew by $0.79.
The median salary in Maine is higher than the nationwide median salary.
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Top Maine 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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Portland-South Portland, ME | 180 | $42,800 |
Portsmouth, NH-ME | 150 | $34,780 |
Dover-Durham, NH-ME | 130 | $35,070 |
Bangor, ME | 70 | $34,090 |
Top States for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Employment
The table below shows the states 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 |
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Occupation | Maine Employment Total |
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Pharmacy Technicians | 2,180 |
Surgical Technologists | 530 |
Psychiatric Technicians | 320 |
Ophthalmic Medical Technicians | 190 |
Dietetic Technicians | 90 |
References
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
More about our data sources and methodologies.