State comparison · 2025
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary: New Mexico vs Washington
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in Washington earn a median of $59,740. In New Mexico, $44,790. After cost-of-living, the gap is 13% — not 25%.
Nominal pay gap
-25%
New Mexico vs Washington
COL-adjusted gap
-13%
After BEA Regional Price Parities
New Mexico
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Median
- $44,790
- p25
- $37,370
- p75
- $47,360
- p10
- $31,350
- p90
- $56,870
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 92.2
Washington
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians
- Median
- $59,740
- p25
- $50,700
- p75
- $64,480
- p10
- $46,390
- p90
- $77,300
- COL index (BEA RPP)100 = US average
- 107.0
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.