Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Florida
$46,300avg. a year
$22.26 an hour · 11,380 employed
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Florida earn an average of $46,300 a year. That is $2,820 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $49,120. The best-paying metro area is Naples-Marco Island, FL at $49,460.
$46,380Median pay
$22.26Average hourly
+30%Avg. pay since 2020
#32Of 50 states + D.C.
Top-paying Florida metro areas
Average pay for veterinary technologists and technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 22.
1170 jobs
Naples-Marco Island, FL
$49,460
$23.78 an hour
22,640 jobs
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL
$48,310
$23.23 an hour
3320 jobs
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL
$47,790
$22.98 an hour
41,820 jobs
Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL
$47,620
$22.89 an hour
590 jobs
Sebastian-Vero Beach-West Vero Corridor, FL
$46,940
$22.57 an hour
61,120 jobs
Jacksonville, FL
$46,680
$22.44 an hour
7370 jobs
Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL
$46,490
$22.35 an hour
8470 jobs
North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL
$45,480
$21.86 an hour
91,270 jobs
Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
$45,430
$21.84 an hour
10350 jobs
Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville, FL
$45,320
$21.79 an hour
11270 jobs
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL
$45,040
$21.66 an hour
12260 jobs
Port St. Lucie, FL
$44,310
$21.30 an hour
1380 jobs
Punta Gorda, FL
$44,090
$21.20 an hour
14310 jobs
Deltona-Daytona Beach-Ormond Beach, FL
$44,050
$21.18 an hour
15250 jobs
Gainesville, FL
$43,260
$20.80 an hour
16260 jobs
Tallahassee, FL
$42,910
$20.63 an hour
17290 jobs
Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
$42,860
$20.61 an hour
18330 jobs
Ocala, FL
$42,810
$20.58 an hour
1970 jobs
Homosassa Springs, FL
$42,100
$20.24 an hour
2080 jobs
Panama City-Panama City Beach, FL
$41,590
$20.00 an hour
2150 jobs
Wildwood-The Villages, FL
$41,390
$19.90 an hour
2230 jobs
Sebring, FL
$40,710
$19.57 an hour
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Florida, charted
Pay over time
Florida, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Florida veterinary technologists and technicians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Florida vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $49,120 | $23.61 |
| Florida | $46,300 | $22.26 |
| Georgia | $43,720 | $21.02 |
| Alabama | $36,600 | $17.60 |
Related jobs in Florida
Average pay, Florida, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make in Florida?
The average is $46,300 a year, and the median is $46,380. That is $2,820 (6%) less than the U.S. average of $49,120.
What is the hourly wage in Florida?
$22.26 an hour on average; the median is $22.30.
Where in Florida do they earn the most?
Naples-Marco Island, FL ($49,460), followed by Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL ($48,310). The lowest average among 22 metro areas with data is Sebring, FL ($40,710).
How does Florida rank?
Florida ranks #32 of 51 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-2056. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national veterinary technologists and technicians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.