Veterinary Technician Salary in Australia
AU$53,200
per year
per hour
AU$29.60
per hour
per year
Veterinary Technician - Average Salary
The average salary for a Veterinary Technician is AU$53,200 per year (AU$29.60 per hour), which is AU$16,688 (-24%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Veterinary Technician can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,800. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
A Veterinary Technician can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,800. The highest salaries can exceed AU$100,000.
AU$43,800
Low
AU$53,200
Average salary
AU$100,000
High
AU$22.80
Low
AU$29.60
Average salary
AU$44.30
High
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Veterinary Technician Salary Range
Among Veterinary Technicians, Entry-Level Vet Technicians have the lowest salaries, while Experienced Vet Technicians tend to have the highest salaries.
Veterinary Technician - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Experienced Vet Technician | AU$71K/year | +34% |
| Equine Vet Technician | AU$56K/year | +6% |
| Entry-Level Vet Technician | AU$44K/year | -17% |
Veterinary Technician - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Veterinary Technician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$43,950 per year. A mid career Veterinary Technician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$51,300, while an experienced Veterinary Technician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$71,300. Veterinary Technicians with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$82,900 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Veterinary Technician in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +56% |
| Experienced | ▲ +34% |
| Average Salary | AU$53,200/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -17% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
81%
81%
Male
19%
19%
Veterinary Technician - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Veterinary Technician job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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