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Veterinary Technician Salary in Arizona (2026)
$22.26 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,627/year ($3,219/month) for a single filer
Arizona ranks 29th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 3% below the national average. Of the 3,970 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Arizona, the typical worker earns $46,300 a year — though pay ranges from $37,870 for newcomers to $58,350 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Arizona
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $43,510 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,300 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $49,340 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,350 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,970 Veterinary Technician jobs in Arizona (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arizona
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $46,300 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arizona state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,627 — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
| Gross (median) | $46,300 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,376 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,542 |
| Arizona state income tax | −$755 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,627 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,219 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Arizona paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Arizona?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Arizona is $46,300 per year ($22.26 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $43,510 and $49,340.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Arizona?
- On the median salary of $46,300, a single filer in Arizona takes home about $38,627 per year ($3,219 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.6%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Arizona?
- BLS counts 3,970 Veterinary Technician jobs in Arizona 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 Arizona 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 Arizona.