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Veterinary Technician Salary in Georgia (2026)
$20.70 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,167/year ($2,931/month) for a single filer
Georgia ranks 37th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 10% below the national average. Of the 2,410 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Georgia, the typical worker earns $43,060 a year — though pay ranges from $35,060 for newcomers to $58,590 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Georgia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,060 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,200 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,060 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,450 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,590 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,410 Veterinary Technician jobs in Georgia (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Georgia
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $43,060 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Georgia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,167 — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
| Gross (median) | $43,060 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,987 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,294 |
| Georgia state income tax | −$1,612 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,167 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,931 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Georgia?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Georgia is $43,060 per year ($20.70 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,200 and $47,450.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Georgia?
- On the median salary of $43,060, a single filer in Georgia takes home about $35,167 per year ($2,931 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.3%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Georgia?
- BLS counts 2,410 Veterinary Technician jobs in Georgia 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 Georgia 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 Georgia.