Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Roanoke
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,740 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,450 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Roanoke earn between $44,920 and $58,550.
- $35K10th
- $45K25th
- $47KMedian
- $59K75th
- $62K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $49,460 | $4,122 | $23.78 |
| Median | $46,970 | $3,914 | $22.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $44,920 | $3,743 | $21.60 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $58,550 | $4,879 | $28.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Roanoke vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Roanoke earn 9% less than the Virginia average ($54,480) and about the same as the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roanoke | $49,460 | $46,970 | $34,740 | $62,450 | 100 |
| Virginia | $54,480 | $52,090 | $35,590 | $75,770 | 2,790 |
| 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 Roanoke
On the average salary of $49,460, a single filer in Roanoke takes home about $39,891 a year, or $3,324 a month and $1,534 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Roanoke a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Roanoke area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.6), so the average $49,460 buys what about $52,832 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Roanoke ($47,140). A typical home costs $301,139, or 6.1 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Virginia cities
Roanoke ranks 6th of 8 Virginia metro areas for this job; Richmond pays the most ($54,880).
- Richmond$54,880
- Charlottesville$54,840
- Blacksburg$51,870
- Virginia Beach$50,470
- Harrisonburg$50,090
- Roanoke$49,460
- Staunton$46,540
- Lynchburg$44,330
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Virginia
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 Roanoke: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Roanoke?
$23.78 an hour on average, and $22.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Roanoke?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,740 a year and the 25th percentile is $44,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Roanoke?
About $39,891 a year ($3,324 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $49,460.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Roanoke than elsewhere?
The average here is about the same as 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 Roanoke, VA (40220). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.77, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.77).
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