Best Vet Tech Programs in West Virginia (2025)

Compare vet tech programs across West Virginia. Below you’ll find a quick salary snapshot and nearby training programs.

West Virginia Vet Tech Programs Salary Snapshot

West Virginia
West Virginia Median Pay $36,350 $17.48 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $45,980 $22.11 per hour


Why Choose Vet Tech Programs in West Virginia?

  • Hands-on labs that align to industry certifications.
  • Strong demand across construction, maintenance, and manufacturing.
  • Mix of public colleges and private institutes statewide.
  • Pathways into apprenticeships and employer partnerships.

No schools found for Vet Technician within 800 miles.


West Virginia Vet Tech Programs Salary & Job Outlook

Based on BLS occupation: Veterinary Technologists and Technicians (29-2056)
Data Year: 2024 • West Virginia

Median Pay (2024) $36,350 $17.48 per hour

Mean Pay (2024)

$37,130 per year $17.85 per hour

Wage Percentiles

10th Percentile $27,660

$13.30 per hour

25th Percentile $30,360

$14.59 per hour

75th Percentile $42,490

$20.43 per hour

90th Percentile $47,710

$22.94 per hour

West Virginia vs U.S.

Median Wage -20.9%
$36,350

$17.48 per hour

Mean Wage -19.8%
$37,130

$17.85 per hour

Percent difference vs U.S.

Employment Outlook

2024 460

Employment: 460 jobs

Additional Details

Employment per 1,000 Jobs
0.65
Employment RSE
8.7%
Total Employment (BLS sample)
460 jobs

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2024. www.bls.gov/oes


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