Earnings

Median annual wages nationally of veterinary technologists and technicians were $29,710 in May 2010. The bottom 10 percent earned less than $20,500, and the top 10 percent earned more than $44,030.

Veterinary technologists and technicians working in research positions often earn more than those in other fields.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-2013 Edition (http://www.bls.gov/oco/)