Side-by-side distribution
Nurse
$81,120
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 47.6%
- Live roles
- 5,287
Vet Technician
$65,520
median · per year, annualized USD
- Disclosing
- 36%
- Live roles
- 695
Highest-paying jobs
Nurse Manager, MDS & Clinical Reimbursement
Psych Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP, Psych APRN)
Telehealth Nurse Practitioner (1099)
Synchronous Telehealth Nurse Practitioner (1099)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner (Dermatology Experience Required)
Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner - Cosmetic Focus (Experience Required)
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Remote
Highest-paying jobs
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician - Cherry Creek
Relief Registered Veterinary Technician
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Braintree, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Boston, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - Newton, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - Cambridge, MA
Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnights) - Peabody, MA
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
BAYADA Home Health Care
|
$69,680 | 492 |
| PH Pulse Healthcare | $68,789 | 319 |
MedElite Group, LLC.
|
$105,000 | 223 |
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
|
$86,861 | 136 |
|
Lifestance
|
$225,000 | 98 |
One Medical
|
$169,850 | 77 |
Bethesda Health Group
|
$80,694 | 53 |
Serenity Mental Health Centers
|
$150,000 | 50 |
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)
|
$86,320 | 94 |
| VP Veterinary Practice Partners | $52,000 | 71 |
Bond Vet
|
$66,560 | 39 |
|
Modern Animal
|
$60,996 | 12 |
| VV Veritas Veterinary Partners | $47,840 | 7 |
Associated Veterinary Partners
|
$45,760 | 7 |
| VE VetEvolve | $60,320 | 6 |
| HP Heart + Paw | $47,840 | 4 |
Nurse salary by location
| Location | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | $169,850 | 39 |
| Boston | $159,975 | 10 |
| Seattle | $150,675 | 8 |
| Los Angeles | $150,000 | 15 |
| Chicago | $139,360 | 9 |
| New York | $130,000 | 123 |
| Atlanta | $125,000 | 13 |
| Toronto | $76,960 | 5 |
| Austin | $70,720 | 9 |
| London | $68,967 | 76 |
Nurse vs Vet Technician: which pays more?
The median for Nurse is $81,120 per year (typically $66,560–$124,200), versus $65,520 for Vet Technician ($52,000–$86,320). That puts Nurse about 24% ahead at the median.
Both figures are computed live from active listings on JobsRadar and normalized to annualized USD, so Nurse and Vet Technician are compared on equal terms regardless of the currency each role was originally posted in. Only roles that publish a salary range feed the medians; numbers refresh every few hours as new roles post and older ones close, so this comparison reflects the market right now rather than a fixed survey. Use it as a directional benchmark when weighing one path against the other.