Animal Health Technician Salary in Saint Louis, MO

How much does an Animal Health Technician make in Saint Louis, MO?

As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Animal Health Technician in Saint Louis, MO is $41,468. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $38,180 to a high of $50,565, with most professionals earning between $39,747 and $46,230.

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Follow all hospital standard procedures and protocols, both current and future, as contained within the training manuals or as written or communicated by doctors or other supervisory staff.

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Prepares culture media, chemicals, standard and buffer solutions.

September 08, 2022

Requires dexterity in handling delicate instruments and hazardous materials and the ability to accurately discern colors and measure laboratory materials.

September 16, 2022

Maintains the highest level of professionalism and respect when dealing with other staff members, guests, and regulatory representatives.

December 08, 2022

Assist in developing procedures aimed at improving program functions within the research environment and compliance with regulatory entities.

February 19, 2023

Hands-on experience using a laptop PC for PLC, servo, and VFD troubleshooting and repairing machine controls and circuitry per NEC.

February 19, 2023

Understand and perform necropsy techniques and other diagnostic or clinical diagnostic techniques.

March 16, 2023

Provides guidance to others regarding handling, immobilization, anesthesia, analgesia, aseptic surgical technique, euthanasia, and post-surgical care for animals.

March 20, 2023

Performs a variety of technical duties involved in support of tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data in support of research activities.

April 16, 2023

Monitor the health and welfare of animals within the shelter and provide medical care under the direction of staff veterinarians.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Animal Health Technician in Saint Louis, MO

Average Base Salary

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41468

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41468

What is the average salary for Animal Health Technician in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Animal Health Technician in Saint Louis, MO. The base salary for Animal Health Technician ranges from $39,747 to $46,230 with the average base salary of $41,468. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $39,747 to $46,230 with the average total cash compensation of $41,468.

View Average Salary for Animal Health Technician as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$41,468	$39,747 - $46,230
Bonus	$0	$0 - $0
Total Pay	$41,468	$39,747 - $46,230

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Animal Health Technician Salary Near Saint Louis, MO

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Florissant, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,910 - $46,419	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Chesterfield, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,737 - $46,218	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Charles, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,758 - $46,243	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Saint Peters, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,672 - $46,142	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE O Fallon, MO	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $39,650 - $46,116	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO
CITY, STATE Springfield, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $38,420 - $44,686	COMPARE TO Saint Louis, MO

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About Saint Louis, Missouri

St. Louis (/seɪnt ˈluːɪs/) is an independent city and major inland port in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated along the western bank of the Mississippi River, which marks Missouri's border with Illinois. The Missouri River merges with the Mississippi River just north of the city. These two rivers combined form the fourth longest river system in the world. The city had an estimated 2017 population of 308,626 and is the cultural and economic center of the St. Louis metropolitan area (home to nearly 3,000,000 people), which is the largest metropolitan area in Missouri, the second-largest ...

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