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State comparison · 2025

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary: California vs Florida

Occupation

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $60,630. In Florida, $46,380. After cost-of-living, the gap is 22.1% — not 30.7%.

Nominal pay gap
+30.7%
California vs Florida
COL-adjusted gap
+22.1%
After BEA Regional Price Parities

California

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Median
$60,630
p25
$51,570
p75
$64,100
p10
$48,240
p90
$75,860
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
110.7
Hiring velocity (180d)
+700%
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Florida

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Median
$46,380
p25
$39,140
p75
$49,600
p10
$36,600
p90
$57,870
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
103.4
Hiring velocity (180d)
0%
See full breakdown for Florida

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Cost-of-living adjustment from BEA Regional Price Parities (overall index). Hiring velocity from DOL OFLC public disclosure data, recent 180 days vs prior. See methodology.