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Veterinary Technician Salary in Connecticut (2026)
$24.49 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,066/year ($3,422/month) for a single filer
Connecticut ranks 8th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 1,690 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Connecticut, the typical worker earns $50,950 a year — though pay ranges from $41,480 for newcomers to $75,090 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Connecticut
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $41,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,220 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,950 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $61,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,090 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,690 Veterinary Technician jobs in Connecticut (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Connecticut
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $50,950 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Connecticut state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,066 — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
| Gross (median) | $50,950 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,934 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,898 |
| Connecticut state income tax | −$2,052 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,066 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,422 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Connecticut?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Connecticut is $50,950 per year ($24.49 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,220 and $61,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Connecticut?
- On the median salary of $50,950, a single filer in Connecticut takes home about $41,066 per year ($3,422 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.4%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Connecticut?
- BLS counts 1,690 Veterinary Technician jobs in Connecticut 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 Connecticut 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 Connecticut.