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Veterinary Technician Salary in Alabama (2026)
$17.59 per hour · take-home ≈ $29,941/year ($2,495/month) for a single filer
Alabama ranks 49th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 23% below the national average. Of the 1,880 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Alabama, the typical worker earns $36,590 a year — though pay ranges from $28,590 for newcomers to $49,060 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Alabama
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,210 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $36,590 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $49,060 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,880 Veterinary Technician jobs in Alabama (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alabama
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $36,590 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Alabama state income tax, a single filer keeps about $29,941 — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
| Gross (median) | $36,590 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,211 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,799 |
| Alabama state income tax | −$1,640 |
| Take-home (annual) | $29,941 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,495 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Alabama?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Alabama is $36,590 per year ($17.59 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,210 and $38,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Alabama?
- On the median salary of $36,590, a single filer in Alabama takes home about $29,941 per year ($2,495 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.2%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Alabama?
- BLS counts 1,880 Veterinary Technician jobs in Alabama in the latest survey (May 2025).
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Sources and methodology
Wage and employment figures: BLS OEWS May 2025 (state file, released April 2026) — the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey, the most authoritative public salary dataset. Take-home estimate: 2026 federal brackets, FICA, and verified Alabama state tax rules (single filer, standard deduction, no credits or local taxes). Estimates only — not financial advice.
- BLS OEWS — official occupational wage data.
- PaycheckTally — interactive 2026 take-home calculator for Alabama.