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Veterinary Technician Salary in Kansas (2026)
$22.02 per hour · take-home ≈ $36,721/year ($3,060/month) for a single filer
Kansas ranks 30th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 4% below the national average. Of the 1,270 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Kansas, the typical worker earns $45,810 a year — though pay ranges from $36,780 for newcomers to $58,250 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Kansas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,780 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,650 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $45,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $51,610 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,250 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,270 Veterinary Technician jobs in Kansas (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Kansas
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $45,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Kansas state income tax, a single filer keeps about $36,721 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $45,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,317 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,504 |
| Kansas state income tax | −$2,268 |
| Take-home (annual) | $36,721 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,060 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Kansas?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Kansas is $45,810 per year ($22.02 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,650 and $51,610.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Kansas?
- On the median salary of $45,810, a single filer in Kansas takes home about $36,721 per year ($3,060 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 Kansas?
- BLS counts 1,270 Veterinary Technician jobs in Kansas 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 Kansas 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 Kansas.