Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $45,980 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Lafayette earn between $30,130 and $36,420.
- $29K10th
- $30K25th
- $35KMedian
- $36K75th
- $46K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,620 | $2,885 | $16.64 |
| Median | $34,800 | $2,900 | $16.73 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $30,130 | $2,511 | $14.49 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $36,420 | $3,035 | $17.51 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Lafayette vs. Louisiana and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Lafayette earn 4% less than the Louisiana average ($35,980) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -27% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $34,620 | $34,800 | $29,200 | $45,980 | 180 |
| Louisiana | $35,980 | $35,530 | $28,490 | $47,690 | 2,220 |
| 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 Lafayette
On the average salary of $34,620, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $29,345 a year, or $2,445 a month and $1,129 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Lafayette a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 13% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.2), so the average $34,620 buys what about $39,698 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($41,780). A typical home costs $202,312, or 5.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Louisiana cities
Lafayette ranks 5th of 9 Louisiana metro areas for this job; Baton Rouge pays the most ($38,520).
- Baton Rouge$38,520
- New Orleans$37,440
- Houma$35,310
- Shreveport$35,300
- Lafayette$34,620
- Alexandria$34,510
- Lake Charles$34,450
- Hammond$33,710
- Monroe$32,740
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Louisiana
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 Lafayette: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Lafayette?
$16.65 an hour on average, and $16.73 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $30,130, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $29,345 a year ($2,445 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,620.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% less than 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 Lafayette, LA (29180). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.6%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.18, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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