DOL Filings vs BLS Survey
What Employers File with DOL
This figure comes from 116 employer filings with the US Department of Labor under legal obligation. Employers file this salary when sponsoring workers for PERM green cards or H-1B visas.
What BLS Says the Market Pays
This figure comes from the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey of 131,320 establishments. This is an independent survey-based estimate of what all workers in this occupation earn.
Salary Distribution
Top Paying Employers for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
Ranked by median salary from DOL filings| Rank | Employer | Median Salary | Filings | vs Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHESAPEAKE VETERINARY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS | $37,669 | 5 | -18.1% |
| 2 | OAK BAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL II, PLLC | $31,179 | 5 | -32.2% |
| 3 | CENTER FOR VETERINARY SPECIALTY CARE | $27,500 | 5 | -40.2% |
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Salary by State
| State | Median | vs National | Filings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | $64,978 | +75.9% | 1 |
| Virginia | $49,377 | -11.5% | 3 |
| Michigan | $48,000 | +1.8% | 1 |
| California | $39,996 | -27.4% | 5 |
| Alabama | $39,520 | +29.7% | 1 |
| Maryland | $37,669 | -19.2% | 1 |
| Hawaii | $37,440 | -21.5% | 1 |
| Missouri | $36,926 | -5.3% | 1 |
| Arkansas | $36,171 | +3.7% | 1 |
| North Carolina | $35,526 | -21.9% | 1 |
| Nebraska | $34,290 | -12.5% | 4 |
| New York | $32,500 | -44.8% | 3 |
| Indiana | $31,255 | -34.2% | 2 |
| Washington | $31,179 | -47.2% | 1 |
| Massachusetts | $30,826 | -34.6% | 1 |
| Kentucky | $30,035 | -19.2% | 1 |
| Oregon | $29,496 | -39.7% | 1 |
| Texas | $28,310 | -24% | 14 |
| Colorado | $28,267 | -41.6% | 3 |
| Florida | $28,205 | -30.2% | 11 |
| Georgia | $26,042 | -32.9% | 1 |
| Nevada | $25,000 | -48.6% | 1 |
| Wyoming | $24,648 | -34.4% | 1 |
| Oklahoma | $24,000 | -36.7% | 1 |
Salary Trend - DOL Data
Education Requirements
From PERM filingsFor Veterinary Technologists and Technicians positions, 11% of PERM filings required a Bachelor's degree, 0% required a Master's degree, and 17% required no formal degree.
Education by Top Employer
Most common minimum education from PERM filings| Employer | Most Common Education | Median Salary |
|---|---|---|
| CHESAPEAKE VETERINARY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS | Not specified | $37,669 |
| CENTER FOR VETERINARY SPECIALTY CARE | Not specified | $27,500 |
| OAK BAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL II, PLLC | Not specified | $31,179 |
Salary by Industry
Same occupation, different industries (NAICS)The highest-paying industry for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians is Professional and Technical Services at $31,068.
Frequently Asked Questions
Based on 116 DOL filings, the median salary for a Veterinary Technologists and Technicians is $33,000, ranging from $27,500 to $36,171.
The 90th percentile salary is $60,880 according to BLS data.
DOL filing data covers positions where the employer filed for PERM green card sponsorship or an H-1B visa. These filings represent a subset of all Veterinary Technologists and Technicians positions. We compare this data against BLS OEWS data which covers all workers in this occupation.
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