How much does it cost to microchip a dog or cat?
$40–$68 (median $52)
Practices that publish prices charge a median of $52 to microchip a pet, and low-cost clinics a median of $28.
Last updated: October 2026 · US prices · 2 sources · see sources
The breakdown
| Item | Typical US price |
|---|---|
| Published price, median of 119 practices | $52 (most $40–$68) [1] |
| Low-cost clinic median | $28 [1] |
| Average of 21 reports | $63 [2] |
Figures come from the sources below and each measures something slightly different (published prices, owner bills or planning budgets). Your vet's or provider's estimate is what counts.
It depends on
- Low-cost clinic vs. full-service vet
- Whether it's done during spay/neuter
- Registration fees
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How much does it cost to microchip a dog or cat?
$40–$68 (median $52). Practices that publish prices charge a median of $52 to microchip a pet, and low-cost clinics a median of $28.
What affects how much it cost to microchip a dog or cat?
It depends on: low-cost clinic vs. full-service vet; whether it's done during spay/neuter; registration fees.
What is the typical price for: Published price, median of 119 practices?
$52 (most $40–$68).
What is the typical price for: Low-cost clinic median?
$28.
What is the typical price for: Average of 21 reports?
$63.
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