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Veterinary Technician Salary in Massachusetts (2026)
$23.82 per hour · take-home ≈ $39,508/year ($3,292/month) for a single filer
Massachusetts ranks 13th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 3,990 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Massachusetts, the typical worker earns $49,540 a year — though pay ranges from $37,500 for newcomers to $64,470 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Massachusetts
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,500 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,670 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,540 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,240 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $64,470 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,990 Veterinary Technician jobs in Massachusetts (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Massachusetts
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $49,540 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Massachusetts state income tax, a single filer keeps about $39,508 — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
| Gross (median) | $49,540 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,765 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,790 |
| Massachusetts state income tax | −$2,477 |
| Take-home (annual) | $39,508 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,292 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Massachusetts?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Massachusetts is $49,540 per year ($23.82 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,670 and $60,240.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Massachusetts?
- On the median salary of $49,540, a single filer in Massachusetts takes home about $39,508 per year ($3,292 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.2%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Massachusetts?
- BLS counts 3,990 Veterinary Technician jobs in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.