Average Veterinary Technician Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Veterinary Technician salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Veterinary Technician Make in Mexico?

A Veterinary Technician working in Mexico will typically earn around 325,900 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 152,300 MXN to the highest average salary of 516,100 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
325,900 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
27,158 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
152,300 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
12,691 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
516,100 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
43,008 MXN

These are average salaries for a Veterinary Technician in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Veterinary Technician to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Veterinary Technician salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Veterinary Technician Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Veterinary Technician will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Veterinary Technician can earn between 152,300 MXN and 516,100 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Veterinary Technician in Mexico is 344,600 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 344,600 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 344,600 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Veterinary Technician salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 225,700 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 225,700 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 454,900 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 454,900 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Veterinary Technician Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average veterinary technician salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Veterinary Technician in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 176,800 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Veterinary Technician salary would increase to 243,000 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Veterinary Technician, the average salary would be 345,700 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 420,800 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Veterinary Technician with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 447,300 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Veterinary Technician with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 485,200 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
176,800 MXN
2-5 Years +38%
243,000 MXN
5-10 Years +42%
345,700 MXN
10-15 Years +22%
420,800 MXN
15-20 Years +6%
447,300 MXN
20+ Years +9%
485,200 MXN

Veterinary Technician Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Veterinary Technician in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • High School. A Veterinary Technician in Mexico with a high school education can earn an average salary of 209,500 MXN.

  • Certificate or Diploma. A Veterinary Technician in Mexico with a certificate or diploma education can earn an average salary of 317,700 MXN.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Veterinary Technician in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 478,000 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

High School
209,500 MXN
Certificate or Diploma +51%
317,700 MXN
Bachelor's Degree +50%
478,000 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Veterinary Technician Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male veterinary technician will earn an average of 345,700 MXN, while a female veterinary technician will earn around 308,300 MXN.

This means that a male veterinary technician earns approximately 12% more than a female veterinary technician for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
345,700 MXN
Female -12%
308,300 MXN

Veterinary Technician Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Veterinary Technician in Mexico is around 10% every 19 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 10 ÷ 19 ) × 12  = 6%

What this means is that a Veterinary Technician in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 6% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Veterinary Technician Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Veterinary Technician is a moderate bonus based job, with 57% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

43% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 2% to 7%.

Received Bonus
57%
No Bonus
43%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Veterinary Technician

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Veterinary Technician in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Animal Breeder Pet Care 361,500 MXN
Animal Care Worker Pet Care 239,300 MXN
Animal Caretaker Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Animal Control Officer Pet Care 259,100 MXN
Animal Health Technician Pet Care 305,600 MXN
Animal Keeper Pet Care 299,500 MXN
Animal Scientist Pet Care 529,600 MXN
Kennel Attendant Pet Care 218,900 MXN
Kennel Technician Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Pet Sitter Pet Care 194,600 MXN
Veterinarian Pet Care 475,700 MXN
Veterinary Assistant Pet Care 320,500 MXN
Veterinary Office Manager Pet Care 516,100 MXN
Veterinary Receptionist Pet Care 237,400 MXN
Zoo Keeper Pet Care 301,600 MXN
Zoo Veterinarian Pet Care 485,300 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 394,800 MXN
Acuna 319,600 MXN
Aguascalientes 417,200 MXN
Boca del Rio 286,400 MXN
Buenavista 315,700 MXN
Campeche 325,900 MXN
Cancun 412,000 MXN
Celaya 349,300 MXN
Chalco 301,700 MXN
Chetumal 297,000 MXN
Chicoloapan 296,000 MXN
Chihuahua 417,100 MXN
Chilpancingo 318,800 MXN
Chimalhuacan 384,500 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 315,900 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 377,200 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 288,100 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 273,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 376,800 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 340,400 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 340,400 MXN
Ciudad Valles 261,300 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 357,300 MXN
Coacalco 340,400 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 308,900 MXN
Colima 263,900 MXN
Cordoba 273,300 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 383,300 MXN
Cuautla 281,500 MXN
Cuernavaca 352,000 MXN
Culiacan 397,900 MXN
Delicias 261,300 MXN
Durango 372,600 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 424,300 MXN
Ensenada 327,800 MXN
Fresnillo 265,000 MXN
General Escobedo 362,200 MXN
Gomez Palacio 345,100 MXN
Guadalajara 436,200 MXN
Guadalupe 394,500 MXN
Guaymas 246,200 MXN
Hermosillo 407,100 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 252,300 MXN
Iguala 261,300 MXN
Irapuato 369,900 MXN
Ixtapaluca 366,200 MXN
Jiutepec 308,900 MXN
La Paz 312,400 MXN
Leon 437,900 MXN
Los Mochis 349,300 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 330,900 MXN
Manzanillo 282,300 MXN
Matamoros 357,700 MXN
Mazatlan 371,100 MXN
Merida 389,200 MXN
Metepec 308,900 MXN
Mexicali 385,300 MXN
Mexico City 447,700 MXN
Minatitlan 265,000 MXN
Monclova 301,700 MXN
Monterrey 417,100 MXN
Morelia 399,900 MXN
Naucalpan 398,300 MXN
Navojoa 257,700 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 407,300 MXN
Nogales 317,700 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 351,900 MXN
Oaxaca 341,900 MXN
Ojo de Agua 330,700 MXN
Orizaba 266,000 MXN
Pachuca 335,100 MXN
Piedras Negras 273,300 MXN
Playa del Carmen 292,000 MXN
Poza Rica 288,100 MXN
Puebla 413,900 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 315,700 MXN
Queretaro 396,300 MXN
Reynosa 394,300 MXN
Salamanca 282,300 MXN
Saltillo 424,300 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 305,600 MXN
San Juan del Rio 267,100 MXN
San Luis Potosi 417,200 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 288,700 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 390,000 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 307,400 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 271,300 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 317,700 MXN
Tampico 353,600 MXN
Tapachula 301,600 MXN
Tehuacan 327,300 MXN
Tepic 340,400 MXN
Tijuana 426,700 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 385,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 382,600 MXN
Toluca 389,200 MXN
Tonala 361,600 MXN
Torreon 371,100 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 369,900 MXN
Uruapan 320,500 MXN
Veracruz 376,800 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 332,100 MXN
Villahermosa 341,400 MXN
Xalapa 384,500 MXN
Xico 369,900 MXN
Zacatecas 265,000 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 265,000 MXN
Zapopan 431,100 MXN

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