As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Animal Technician, Sr. in the United States is $50,624. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,828 to $53,888, with most professionals earning between $45,284 and $56,860.
| Annual Salary |
Monthly Pay |
Weekly Pay |
Hourly Wage |
|
| 75th Percentile | $53,888 | $4,491 | $1,036 | $26 |
| Average | $50,624 | $4,219 | $974 | $24 |
| 25th Percentile | $47,828 | $3,986 | $920 | $23 |
An entry-level Animal Technician, Sr. with less than 1 year of experience earns about $48,906. With 1-2 years of experience, the average salary increases to $49,113. For 2-4 years of experience, the pay typically rises to $50,386. Senior-level professionals with 5-8 years of experience earn around $51,738, and those with over 8 years of experience can expect an average of $51,979.
| Levels | Salary |
|---|---|
| Entry Level Animal Technician, Sr. | $48,906 |
| Intermediate Level Animal Technician, Sr. | $49,113 |
| Senior Level Animal Technician, Sr. | $50,386 |
| Specialist Level Animal Technician, Sr. | $51,738 |
| Expert Level Animal Technician, Sr. | $51,979 |
| Entry Level | 3% |
| Mid Level | 3% |
| Senior Level | 0% |
| Top Level | 2% |
| Experienced | 3% |
Salaries in the United States differ widely between states due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
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Salaries in the United States can vary greatly between cities due to factors like cost of living, local economies, and industry presence.
As of March 01, 2025, our research reveals a significant shift in Animal Technician, Sr. compensation over the past six years. For example, the median salary increased from $48,909 in 2023 to approximately $48,990 in 2024. (For a detailed analysis of Animal Technician, Sr. salary trends, click here.)
Key factors like location, experience, industry demand, and economic growth significantly influence salary variations, making them important to consider.
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| Core Compensation | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Base Salary | $50,624 | 68.5% | ||
| Bonus | $0 | 0.0% | ||
| Value of Benefits | ||||
| Core Compensation | Median | % of Total | ||
| Social Security | $3,873 | 5.2% | ||
| 401K/403B | $2,025 | 2.7% | ||
| Disability | $1,012 | 1.4% | ||
| Healthcare | $6,374 | 8.6% | ||
| Pension | $2,784 | 3.8% | ||
| Time Off | $7,204 | 9.7% | ||
| Total Compensation | $73,896 | 100% | ||
| Degree Level | % of user with this level of education |
|---|---|
| No Diploma | 2.1% |
| High School | 27.8% |
| Associates | 40.2% |
| Bachelors | 26.8% |
| Masters | 2.1% |
| Doctorate | 1.0% |
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The average annual salary of Animal Technician, Sr. is $50,624. In case you are finding an easy salary calculator, the average hourly pay of Animal Technician, Sr. is $24; the average weekly pay of Animal Technician, Sr. is $974; the average monthly pay of Animal Technician, Sr. is $4,219.
An Animal Technician, Sr.'s earning potential can vary widely depending on several factors, including location, industry, experience, education, and the specific employer. According to the latest salary data by Salary.com, an Animal Technician, Sr. earns the most in San Jose, CA, where the annual salary of an Animal Technician, Sr. is $63,533.
The highest pay for Animal Technician, Sr. is $56,860.
The lowest pay for Animal Technician, Sr. is $45,284.
Animal Technician, Sr. provides daily care for research animals of various species. Cleans and disinfects cages and equipment. Being an Animal Technician, Sr. monitors the health and well being of the animals, maintains logs of animal diet, behavior, vital signs and other data. Follows standard operating procedures and all biosafety and animal welfare regulations. Additionally, Animal Technician, Sr. may perform procedures to collect samples. May transport animals to and from laboratories. Requires a high school diploma. May require Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) or other certification. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Animal Technician, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be an Animal Technician, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience.
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