Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Columbia
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,150 a year or less, while the top 10% make $52,050 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Columbia earn between $35,650 and $47,160.
- $30K10th
- $36K25th
- $38KMedian
- $47K75th
- $52K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $41,360 | $3,447 | $19.88 |
| Median | $38,390 | $3,199 | $18.46 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $35,650 | $2,971 | $17.14 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $47,160 | $3,930 | $22.67 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Columbia vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Columbia earn 5% less than the South Carolina average ($43,330) and 16% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -19% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia | $41,360 | $38,390 | $30,150 | $52,050 | 430 |
| South Carolina | $43,330 | $39,020 | $33,870 | $57,970 | 2,540 |
| 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 Columbia
On the average salary of $41,360, a single filer in Columbia takes home about $34,881 a year, or $2,907 a month and $1,342 every two weeks. Taxes take 16% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbia a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbia area are 6% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.7), so the average $41,360 buys what about $44,159 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbia ($46,430). A typical home costs $256,154, or 6.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other South Carolina cities
Columbia ranks 4th of 7 South Carolina metro areas for this job; Greenville pays the most ($48,360).
- Greenville$48,360
- Charleston$45,410
- Hilton Head Island$42,170
- Columbia$41,360
- Myrtle Beach$40,100
- Spartanburg$39,030
- Florence$37,150
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in South Carolina
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 Columbia: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Columbia?
$19.88 an hour on average, and $18.46 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Columbia?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $30,150 a year and the 25th percentile is $35,650, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Columbia?
About $34,881 a year ($2,907 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $41,360.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Columbia than elsewhere?
The average here is 16% 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 Columbia, SC (17900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.6%.
- 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 1.32, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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