Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Spartanburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,450 a year or less, while the top 10% make $46,870 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Spartanburg earn between $36,290 and $45,870.
- $34K10th
- $36K25th
- $37KMedian
- $46K75th
- $47K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $39,030 | $3,252 | $18.76 |
| Median | $36,660 | $3,055 | $17.62 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $36,290 | $3,024 | $17.45 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $45,870 | $3,822 | $22.05 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Spartanburg vs. South Carolina and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Spartanburg earn 10% less than the South Carolina average ($43,330) and 21% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spartanburg | $39,030 | $36,660 | $34,450 | $46,870 | 140 |
| 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 Spartanburg
On the average salary of $39,030, a single filer in Spartanburg takes home about $33,062 a year, or $2,755 a month and $1,272 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 Spartanburg a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Spartanburg area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.1), so the average $39,030 buys what about $42,866 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Spartanburg ($47,650). A typical home costs $279,792, or 7.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other South Carolina cities
Spartanburg ranks 6th 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 Spartanburg: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Spartanburg?
$18.77 an hour on average, and $17.63 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Spartanburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $34,450 a year and the 25th percentile is $36,290, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Spartanburg?
About $33,062 a year ($2,755 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $39,030.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Spartanburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 21% 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 Spartanburg, SC (43900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 1.5%.
- 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 0.98, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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