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Veterinary Technician Salary in Maryland (2026)
$22.77 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,188/year ($3,182/month) for a single filer
Maryland ranks 23rd of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 2,540 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Maryland, the typical worker earns $47,350 a year — though pay ranges from $38,750 for newcomers to $74,460 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Maryland
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $38,750 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,520 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,350 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,460 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $74,460 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,540 Veterinary Technician jobs in Maryland (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Maryland
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $47,350 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Maryland state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,188 — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
| Gross (median) | $47,350 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,502 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,622 |
| Maryland state income tax | −$2,038 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,188 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,182 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Maryland paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Maryland?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Maryland is $47,350 per year ($22.77 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,520 and $60,460.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Maryland?
- On the median salary of $47,350, a single filer in Maryland takes home about $38,188 per year ($3,182 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.3%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Maryland?
- BLS counts 2,540 Veterinary Technician jobs in Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland.