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Veterinary Technician Salary in Alaska (2026)
$22.35 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,527/year ($3,294/month) for a single filer
Alaska ranks 25th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 380 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Alaska, the typical worker earns $46,480 a year — though pay ranges from $37,010 for newcomers to $75,820 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Alaska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,010 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,630 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,480 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,510 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 380 Veterinary Technician jobs in Alaska (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Alaska
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $46,480 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Alaska), a single filer keeps about $39,527 — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,480 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,398 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,556 |
| Alaska state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,527 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,294 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Alaska paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Alaska?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Alaska is $46,480 per year ($22.35 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,630 and $60,510.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Alaska?
- On the median salary of $46,480, a single filer in Alaska takes home about $39,527 per year ($3,294 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.0%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Alaska?
- BLS counts 380 Veterinary Technician jobs in Alaska 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 Alaska 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 Alaska.