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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Louisiana

Considering a career as a Veterinary Technologist or Technician in Louisiana?

22.9% Jobs Projection
$24,800 Median Salary
120 Job Openings

You’re in luck! Jobs for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Louisiana are projected to grow and these jobs tend to pay higher than average.

  • Projected employment for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Louisiana is growing faster than average.

  • Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Louisiana earn lower salaries than the typical U.S. wage earner.

How Many Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Work in Louisiana?

In 2018, there were 1,250 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians working in the state.

There were 1,150 Veterinary Technologists and Technicians employed in this state in 2017.

That’s growth of 100 jobs between 2017 and 2018.

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The amount of Veterinary Technologists and Technicians working in the state is similar to the average state.

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Job Projections for Louisiana

Jobs for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in this state are growing at a rate of 22.9% which is faster than the nationwide estimated projection of 20.0%.

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Louisiana Annual Job Openings

The BLS estimates there will be 120 annual job openings, and 1,340 total jobs in 2026 for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in this state.

Nationwide, the prediction is 10,700 annual jobs and 122,400 total jobs in 2026.

What do Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Make in Louisiana?

In 2018 wages for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians ranged from $18,710 to $36,660 with $24,800 being the median annual salary.

Broken down to an hourly rate, workers in this field made anywhere from $9 to $17.62. The median hourly rate was $11.92.

In 2017 the median pay for this field was $11.99 an hour.

The hourly rate declined by $0.07.

The median salary in Louisiana is higher than the nationwide median salary.

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Top Louisiana Metros for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

The table below shows some of the metros in this state with the most Veterinary Technologists and Technicians.

Metro Number Employed Annual Median Salary
New Orleans-Metairie, LA 590 $24,350
Lafayette, LA 140 $22,810
Lake Charles, LA 70 $26,010
Monroe, LA 40 $23,900

Top States for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Employment

View the list below to see where most Veterinary Technologists and Technicians work.

State Number Employed Annual Median Salary
Texas 11,920 $30,030
California 9,270 $40,020
Florida 8,350 $32,230
Pennsylvania 5,240 $36,160
New York 4,810 $41,590
Colorado 4,000 $36,060
Illinois 3,810 $35,400
Ohio 3,670 $32,050
Massachusetts 3,270 $40,150
Georgia 3,210 $31,420
North Carolina 3,170 $32,600
New Jersey 3,080 $37,140
Maryland 3,070 $35,290
Minnesota 2,730 $37,070
Michigan 2,370 $36,250
Wisconsin 2,360 $33,770
Indiana 2,000 $31,720
Washington 1,970 $37,440
South Carolina 1,960 $31,420
Tennessee 1,910 $30,610

Below are the states where Veterinary Technologists and Technicians get paid the most:

State Annual Median Salary
Nevada $45,000
New York $41,590
Massachusetts $40,150
California $40,020
Connecticut $39,960
Alaska $39,270
Virginia $37,830
Washington $37,440
New Jersey $37,140
Minnesota $37,070

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