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Veterinary Technician Salary in Hawaii (2026)
$23.34 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,928/year ($3,244/month) for a single filer
Hawaii ranks 19th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 270 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Hawaii, the typical worker earns $48,550 a year — though pay ranges from $35,990 for newcomers to $62,660 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Hawaii
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,990 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $45,930 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,550 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,950 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $62,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 270 Veterinary Technician jobs in Hawaii (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Hawaii
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $48,550 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Hawaii state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,928 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $48,550 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,646 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,714 |
| Hawaii state income tax | −$2,262 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,928 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,244 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Hawaii paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Hawaii?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Hawaii is $48,550 per year ($23.34 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $45,930 and $54,950.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Hawaii?
- On the median salary of $48,550, a single filer in Hawaii takes home about $38,928 per year ($3,244 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Hawaii?
- BLS counts 270 Veterinary Technician jobs in Hawaii 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii.