Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Maryland

$52,730avg. a year
$25.35 an hour · 2,540 employed

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Maryland earn an average of $52,730 a year. That is $3,610 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $49,120. The best-paying metro area is Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV at $58,830.

$47,350Median pay
$25.35Average hourly
+38%Avg. pay since 2020
#13Of 50 states + D.C.

Top-paying Maryland metro areas

Average pay for veterinary technologists and technicians by metro area. Swipe to see all 5.

12,150 jobs
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
$58,830
$28.28 an hour
21,160 jobs
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD
$51,230
$24.63 an hour
33,370 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$50,820
$24.43 an hour
490 jobs
Lexington Park, MD
$48,730
$23.43 an hour
560 jobs
Salisbury, MD
$44,040
$21.17 an hour

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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Maryland, charted

Pay over time

Maryland, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian

Where Maryland veterinary technologists and technicians work

Employment by metro area, May 2025

Average pay by state

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Maryland vs. neighbors

Average pay, May 2025
AreaAvg. payHourly
United States$49,120$23.61
Maryland$52,730$25.35
District of Columbia$65,370$31.43
Virginia$54,480$26.19
Delaware$48,740$23.43
Pennsylvania$47,270$22.72
West Virginia$39,230$18.86

Questions and answers

How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make in Maryland?

The average is $52,730 a year, and the median is $47,350. That is $3,610 (7%) more than the U.S. average of $49,120.

What is the hourly wage in Maryland?

$25.35 an hour on average; the median is $22.77.

Where in Maryland do they earn the most?

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV ($58,830), followed by Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD ($51,230). The lowest average among 5 metro areas with data is Salisbury, MD ($44,040).

How does Maryland rank?

Maryland ranks #13 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.