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Veterinary Technician Salary in Louisiana (2026)
$17.08 per hour · take-home ≈ $30,037/year ($2,503/month) for a single filer
Louisiana ranks last (51st of 51) for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 25% below the national average. Of the 2,220 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Louisiana, the typical worker earns $35,530 a year — though pay ranges from $28,490 for newcomers to $47,690 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Louisiana
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $28,490 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $30,320 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $35,530 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $38,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $47,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,220 Veterinary Technician jobs in Louisiana (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Louisiana
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $35,530 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Louisiana state income tax, a single filer keeps about $30,037 — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
| Gross (median) | $35,530 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,084 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,718 |
| Louisiana state income tax | −$691 |
| Take-home (annual) | $30,037 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,503 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Louisiana?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Louisiana is $35,530 per year ($17.08 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $30,320 and $38,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Louisiana?
- On the median salary of $35,530, a single filer in Louisiana takes home about $30,037 per year ($2,503 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 15.5%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Louisiana?
- BLS counts 2,220 Veterinary Technician jobs in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana.