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Put up to three jobs side by side. Pay and jobs are for Greater Boston, growth is for Massachusetts, and entry requirements are typical for the U.S.

Side-by-side comparison of Veterinary Technologists and Technicians, Medical Equipment Preparers
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Median pay, Greater Boston$50,970$60,840Higher
Hourly median$24.50/hr$29.25/hr
Middle half of workers earn$48,430 – $60,830$50,240 – $64,740
Jobs in Greater Boston2,970Higher1,310
Massachusetts change 2024–34+2.5%+8.8%Higher
Massachusetts openings a year380Higher250
Typical U.S. entry educationAssociate's degreeHigh school diploma or equivalent
Related work experienceNoneNone
On-the-job trainingNoneModerate-term on-the-job training
AI exposure36Moderate20LowerLower
Observed AI use todayLittle or noneLittle or none
Programs near Boston4More1

Tags mark the higher pay, jobs, growth and openings, the lower AI exposure, and the most programs. Education, experience and training are not ranked.

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