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Veterinary Technician Salary in Maine (2026)
$24.43 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,400/year ($3,367/month) for a single filer
Maine ranks 9th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 7% above the national average. Of the 910 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Maine, the typical worker earns $50,810 a year — though pay ranges from $47,340 for newcomers to $57,690 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Maine
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,340 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,610 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,810 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $56,110 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,690 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 910 Veterinary Technician jobs in Maine (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maine
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $50,810 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maine state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,400 — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
| Gross (median) | $50,810 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,917 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,887 |
| Maine state income tax | −$2,606 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,400 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,367 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Maine?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Maine is $50,810 per year ($24.43 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,610 and $56,110.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Maine?
- On the median salary of $50,810, a single filer in Maine takes home about $40,400 per year ($3,367 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.5%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Maine?
- BLS counts 910 Veterinary Technician jobs in Maine 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 Maine 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 Maine.