DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.

Occupational Employment Statistics(OES) Wage Data
Wages Updated to First Quarter, 2020

					Percentiles
Geography	Employment	Emp SE*	Mean	Mean SE*	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
La Crosse WI-MN MSA	50	18	$16.76/hr	$0.70/hr	$13.12/hr	$14.41/hr	$16.36/hr	$18.44/hr	$20.82/hr
Minnesota	3,000	153	$18.93/hr	$0.38/hr	$14.34/hr	$16.23/hr	$18.22/hr	$21.46/hr	$24.99/hr
U S	110,650	1,992	$17.81/hr	$0.11/hr	$11.91/hr	$14.12/hr	$17.16/hr	$20.66/hr	$24.89/hr
*SE = Standard error, a measure of the statistical reliability of the estimate.

Leading Industries for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Industry OES Employment OES Median Wage Professional and Business Services 50 $16.36/hr

Other Regional Data For Veterinary Technologists and Technicians Geography (click title for details) OES Projections Employment Median Wage % Change  -  Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 2,090 $18.54/hr N/A Southeast Balance of State 200 $17.21/hr N/A Southwest Balance of State 190 $22.18/hr N/A Northwest Balance of State 180 $17.21/hr N/A Rochester MN MSA 130 $17.26/hr N/A Fargo ND-MN MSA 130 $15.59/hr N/A Duluth MN-WI MSA 90 $17.38/hr N/A St Cloud MN MSA 80 $14.57/hr N/A La Crosse WI-MN MSA 50 $16.36/hr N/A Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 30 $16.54/hr N/A Northeast Balance of State 20 $15.89/hr N/A Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA N/A N/A N/A