Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Syracuse
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,250 a year or less, while the top 10% make $60,330 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Syracuse earn between $48,350 and $58,220.
- $47K10th
- $48K25th
- $51KMedian
- $58K75th
- $60K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $53,730 | $4,478 | $25.83 |
| Median | $51,180 | $4,265 | $24.61 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,350 | $4,029 | $23.25 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,220 | $4,852 | $27.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Syracuse vs. New York and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Syracuse earn 12% less than the New York average ($61,080) and 9% more than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Syracuse | $53,730 | $51,180 | $47,250 | $60,330 | 230 |
| New York | $61,080 | $59,010 | $47,640 | $78,760 | 5,350 |
| 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 Syracuse
On the average salary of $53,730, a single filer in Syracuse takes home about $43,002 a year, or $3,583 a month and $1,654 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Syracuse a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Syracuse area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 95.7), so the average $53,730 buys what about $56,120 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Syracuse ($52,990). A typical home costs $264,903, or 4.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other New York cities
Syracuse ranks 8th of 12 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($61,500).
- New York$61,500
- Albany$59,190
- Kingston$59,110
- Kiryas Joel$56,320
- Ithaca$55,550
- Glens Falls$54,080
- Buffalo$53,800
- Syracuse$53,730
- Rochester$52,250
- Utica$51,990
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in New York
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 Syracuse: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Syracuse?
$25.83 an hour on average, and $24.60 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $47,250 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,350, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Syracuse?
About $43,002 a year ($3,583 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $53,730. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Syracuse than elsewhere?
The average here is 9% more 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 Syracuse, NY (45060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.91, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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