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Veterinary Technician Salary in Idaho (2026)
$20.25 per hour · take-home ≈ $34,644/year ($2,887/month) for a single filer
Idaho ranks 39th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 11% below the national average. Of the 790 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Idaho, the typical worker earns $42,120 a year — though pay ranges from $31,900 for newcomers to $48,660 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Idaho
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,270 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $42,120 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,810 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $48,660 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 790 Veterinary Technician jobs in Idaho (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Idaho
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $42,120 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Idaho state income tax, a single filer keeps about $34,644 — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
| Gross (median) | $42,120 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,874 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,222 |
| Idaho state income tax | −$1,379 |
| Take-home (annual) | $34,644 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,887 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Idaho?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Idaho is $42,120 per year ($20.25 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,270 and $46,810.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Idaho?
- On the median salary of $42,120, a single filer in Idaho takes home about $34,644 per year ($2,887 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.7%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Idaho?
- BLS counts 790 Veterinary Technician jobs in Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho.