Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Watertown
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $49,540 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Watertown earn between $39,610 and $49,070.
- $40K10th
- $40K25th
- $46KMedian
- $49K75th
- $50K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $45,880 | $3,823 | $22.06 |
| Median | $46,300 | $3,858 | $22.26 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,610 | $3,301 | $19.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $49,070 | $4,089 | $23.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Watertown vs. New York and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Watertown earn 25% less than the New York average ($61,080) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -2% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown | $45,880 | $46,300 | $39,570 | $49,540 | 40 |
| New York | $61,080 | $59,010 | $47,640 | $78,760 | 5,350 |
| 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 Watertown
On the average salary of $45,880, a single filer in Watertown takes home about $37,126 a year, or $3,094 a month and $1,428 every two weeks. Taxes take 19% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Is Watertown a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Watertown area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.7), so the average $45,880 buys what about $52,321 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Watertown ($47,600). A typical home costs $230,401, or 5.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other New York cities
Watertown ranks 12th of 12 New York metro areas for this job; New York pays the most ($61,500).
- New York$61,500
- Albany$59,190
- Kingston$59,110
- Kiryas Joel$56,320
- Ithaca$55,550
- Glens Falls$54,080
- Buffalo$53,800
- Syracuse$53,730
- Rochester$52,250
- Watertown$45,880
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in New York
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 Watertown: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Watertown?
$22.06 an hour on average, and $22.26 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Watertown?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $39,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,610, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Watertown?
About $37,126 a year ($3,094 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $45,880. New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Watertown than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Watertown-Fort Drum, NY (48060). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- 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 (2025 rules). New York City (up to 3.876%) and Yonkers income taxes are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.08, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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