Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,770 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,570 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Columbus earn between $30,710 and $39,110.
- $30K10th
- $31K25th
- $36KMedian
- $39K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $38,020 | $3,168 | $18.28 |
| Median | $36,410 | $3,034 | $17.50 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,710 | $2,559 | $14.76 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $39,110 | $3,259 | $18.80 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Columbus earn 13% less than the Georgia average ($43,720) and 23% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $38,020 | $36,410 | $29,770 | $49,570 | 60 |
| Georgia | $43,720 | $43,060 | $35,060 | $58,590 | 2,410 |
| United States | $49,120 | $47,380 | $35,710 | $63,180 | 129,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Columbus
On the average salary of $38,020, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $31,580 a year, or $2,632 a month and $1,215 every two weeks. Taxes take 17% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $31,580 | $2,632 |
| Working in AL | $31,187 | $2,599 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $38,020 buys what about $42,577 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 7th of 8 Georgia metro areas for this job; Atlanta pays the most ($46,020).
- Atlanta$46,020
- Gainesville$42,760
- Savannah$41,830
- Athens$41,170
- Augusta$41,150
- Warner Robins$38,050
- Columbus$38,020
- Macon$35,930
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Georgia
Highest-paying cities for veterinary technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,370).
- San Jose, CA$68,370
- San Francisco, CA$68,210
- Corvallis, OR$68,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$62,780
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,770
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Columbus: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Columbus?
$18.28 an hour on average, and $17.50 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,770 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,710, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $31,580 a year ($2,632 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $38,020.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 23% less than the U.S. average for this job ($49,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2056; area Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.1%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.63, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.63).
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