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Veterinary Technician Salary in Indiana (2026)
$23.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,889/year ($3,324/month) for a single filer
Indiana ranks 18th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 2% above the national average. Of the 1,820 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Indiana, the typical worker earns $48,720 a year — though pay ranges from $37,820 for newcomers to $59,490 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Indiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,820 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $41,330 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $48,720 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,370 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,490 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,820 Veterinary Technician jobs in Indiana (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Indiana
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $48,720 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Indiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,889 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $48,720 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,666 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,727 |
| Indiana state income tax | −$1,437 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,889 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,324 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Indiana?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Indiana is $48,720 per year ($23.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $41,330 and $56,370.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Indiana?
- On the median salary of $48,720, a single filer in Indiana takes home about $39,889 per year ($3,324 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Indiana?
- BLS counts 1,820 Veterinary Technician jobs in Indiana 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.