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State comparison · 2025

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary: California vs Maine

Occupation

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in California earn a median of $60,630. In Maine, $50,810. After cost-of-living, the gap is 4.7% — not 19.3%.

Nominal pay gap
+19.3%
California vs Maine
COL-adjusted gap
+4.7%
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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Maine

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Median
$50,810
p25
$48,610
p75
$56,110
p10
$47,340
p90
$57,690
COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
97.1
See full breakdown for Maine

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.