Veterinary Technologists and Technicians H1B Visa — Salary, Sponsors & Cities

H1B Visa Sponsorship Overview for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (SOC code 29-2056) is one of the occupations that U.S. employers sponsor through the H1B visa program. A total of 131 labor condition applications have been filed by 77 employers for this occupation across the United States. The H1B visa allows U.S. companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, and Veterinary Technologists and Technicians positions represent a significant portion of these filings.

The average salary offered on H1B applications for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians positions is $35,440, with a median of N/A. Salaries range from $23,525 to $80,000, reflecting the wide variation across experience levels, geographic locations, and prevailing wage levels. Compared to the national BLS median salary of $54,080 for this occupation, H1B salaries are -34.5% Below Market.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national annual mean salary for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians is $54,890, with approximately 190 workers employed in this role nationwide. The BLS reports salary percentiles ranging from $48,690 (10th percentile) to $60,320 (90th percentile). These benchmarks are essential for understanding H1B salary requirements and prevailing wage determinations.

The top H1B sponsors for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians positions include North Carolina State University, ALAMO AREA VETERINARY CLINIC, and CENTER FOR VETERINARY SPECIALTY CARE among others. These employers actively hire foreign workers for this role and submit LCA applications to the Department of Labor as part of the H1B approval process.

The most popular work locations for H1B Veterinary Technologists and Technicians positions include LEXINGTON, KY and RALEIGH, NC. Location significantly impacts both salary offers and the applicable prevailing wage, making geographic analysis crucial for H1B applicants and employers.

Texas leads H1B filings for this occupation with 21 applications, followed by California and Florida. View Veterinary Technologists and Technicians H1B data in Texas for state-level details.

Top H1B Sponsors for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

These employers have filed the most H1B applications for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians positions. Click any employer to view their full H1B sponsorship profile.

#	Employer	State	LCAs	Avg Salary	Market Median	vs Market
1	North Carolina State University	NC	6	$25,833	$54,080	-52.2% Below Market
2	ALAMO AREA VETERINARY CLINIC	TX	5	$32,861	$54,080	-39.2% Below Market
3	CENTER FOR VETERINARY SPECIALTY CARE	TX	5	$27,500	$54,080	-49.1% Below Market
4	CHESAPEAKE VETERINARY SURGICAL SPECIALISTS,LLC	MD	5	$37,532	$54,080	-30.6% Below Market
5	OAK BAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL II, PLLC	WA	5	$31,196	$54,080	-42.3% Below Market
6	Ocean State Veterinary Specialists	RI	4	$43,805	$54,080	-19.0% Below Market
7	TAYLOR VETERINARY HOSPITAL INC.	CA	4	$39,998	$54,080	-26.0% Below Market
8	University of Kentucky	KY	4	$30,009	$54,080	-44.5% Below Market
9	CORAL SPRINGS ANIMAL HOSPITAL	FL	3	$33,000	$54,080	-39.0% Below Market
10	EQUINE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES, PSC	KY	3	$25,000	$54,080	-53.8% Below Market
11	MADERA ADOBE, INC.	CA	3	$35,000	$54,080	-35.3% Below Market
12	VCA ANTECH, INC.	WA	3	$36,667	$54,080	-32.2% Below Market
13	ADOBE PET HOSPITAL	CA	2	$35,000	$54,080	-35.3% Below Market
14	AT HOME MOBILE VETERINARY SERVICES	HI	2	$36,400	$54,080	-32.7% Below Market
15	CYNTHIA STANDLEY DVM	CA	2	$32,802	$54,080	-39.3% Below Market
16	DOWLEN ROAD VETERINARY CENTER PC	TX	2	$24,960	$54,080	-53.8% Below Market
17	EMILIO M. ZAMORA	CA	2	$34,000	$54,080	-37.1% Below Market
18	Ethos Veterinary Health, LLC	MA	2	$53,560	$54,080	-1.0% At Market
19	FAIRBANKS ANIMAL CLINIC INC.	TX	2	$23,743	$54,080	-56.1% Below Market
20	Hope Animal Clinic, PC	AL	2	$37,440	$54,080	-30.8% Below Market

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians H1B Salary by City

H1B salaries for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians vary significantly by metro area. The table below shows the top cities with their average offered salary and how it compares to the local BLS median.

#	City	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	Local BLS Median	vs Local Market
1	LEXINGTON, KY	7	2	$27,862	N/A	N/A
2	RALEIGH, NC	7	2	$27,218	N/A	N/A
3	ANNAPOLIS, MD	5	1	$37,532	N/A	N/A
4	CARROLLTON, TX	5	1	$27,500	N/A	N/A
5	CASTROVILLE, TX	5	1	$32,861	N/A	N/A
6	PORT HADLOCK, WA	5	1	$31,196	N/A	N/A
7	East Greenwich, RI	4	1	$43,805	N/A	N/A
8	MILL VALLEY, CA	4	2	$35,000	N/A	N/A
9	TURLOCK, CA	4	1	$39,998	N/A	N/A
10	BOCA RATON, FL	3	2	$25,230	N/A	N/A
11	CORAL SPRINGS, FL	3	1	$33,000	N/A	N/A
12	PETALUMA, CA	3	2	$34,000	N/A	N/A
13	WEATHERFORD, TX	3	2	$30,667	N/A	N/A
14	Wellington, FL	3	3	$42,227	N/A	N/A
15	BEAUMONT, TX	2	1	$24,960	N/A	N/A
16	Bessemer, AL	2	1	$37,440	N/A	N/A
17	College Station, TX	2	1	$63,445	N/A	N/A
18	EVERTON, MO	2	1	$36,926	N/A	N/A
19	HOUSTON, TX	2	1	$23,743	N/A	N/A
20	JACKSON, WY	2	2	$24,648	N/A	N/A

Veterinary Technologists and Technicians H1B Data by State

#	State	LCAs	Employers	Avg Salary	BLS State Median
1	Texas	21	9	$32,454	$37,250
2	California	18	10	$37,642	$55,080
3	Florida	18	14	$33,983	$40,380
4	North Carolina	8	3	$27,716	$45,460
5	Kentucky	7	2	$27,862	$37,180
6	Maryland	6	2	$36,650	$46,620
7	Washington	6	2	$31,751	$59,080
8	New York	5	5	$33,487	$58,830
9	Pennsylvania	5	4	$30,640	$41,910
10	Rhode Island	5	2	$49,188	$42,230

Prevailing Wage Levels for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

The Department of Labor assigns prevailing wage levels (I through IV) to H1B positions based on experience and skill requirements. Level I represents entry-level positions, while Level IV indicates expert-level roles. Understanding wage levels is critical for both employers and H1B workers.

Wage Level	LCAs	% of Total	Avg Salary	Min Salary	Max Salary
I	2	5.0%	$39,340	$35,000	$43,680
II	6	15.0%	$42,681	$31,200	$53,560
III	7	17.5%	$47,340	$37,440	$70,720
IV	4	10.0%	$53,515	$37,440	$79,180
Level I	9	22.5%	$29,130	$24,000	$31,200
Level II	4	10.0%	$39,790	$39,790	$39,790
Level III	2	5.0%	$29,120	$29,120	$29,120
Level IV	6	15.0%	$37,345	$36,926	$37,669

BLS National Salary Distribution for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians

The Bureau of Labor Statistics provides detailed salary percentile data for Veterinary Technologists and Technicians positions across the United States. This data serves as a benchmark for evaluating H1B salary offers.