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Veterinary Technician Salary in Arkansas (2026)
$18.44 per hour · take-home ≈ $31,690/year ($2,641/month) for a single filer
Arkansas ranks 47th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 19% below the national average. Of the 320 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Arkansas, the typical worker earns $38,360 a year — though pay ranges from $27,250 for newcomers to $47,820 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Arkansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $27,250 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $32,360 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $38,360 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $43,940 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,820 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 320 Veterinary Technician jobs in Arkansas (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Arkansas
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $38,360 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Arkansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $31,690 — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
| Gross (median) | $38,360 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,423 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,935 |
| Arkansas state income tax | −$1,312 |
| Take-home (annual) | $31,690 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,641 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Arkansas?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Arkansas is $38,360 per year ($18.44 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $32,360 and $43,940.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Arkansas?
- On the median salary of $38,360, a single filer in Arkansas takes home about $31,690 per year ($2,641 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.4%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Arkansas?
- BLS counts 320 Veterinary Technician jobs in Arkansas 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas.