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Veterinary Technician Salary in Minnesota (2026)
$27.54 per hour · take-home ≈ $45,825/year ($3,819/month) for a single filer
Minnesota is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Veterinary Technicians (5th of 51), with a median about 20% above the national average. Of the 3,560 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Minnesota, the typical worker earns $57,270 a year — though pay ranges from $42,640 for newcomers to $65,120 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Minnesota
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $42,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $49,080 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $57,270 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $60,560 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,120 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 3,560 Veterinary Technician jobs in Minnesota (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Minnesota
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $57,270 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Minnesota state income tax, a single filer keeps about $45,825 — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
| Gross (median) | $57,270 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,692 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,381 |
| Minnesota state income tax | −$2,371 |
| Take-home (annual) | $45,825 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,819 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Minnesota paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Minnesota?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Minnesota is $57,270 per year ($27.54 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $49,080 and $60,560.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Minnesota?
- On the median salary of $57,270, a single filer in Minnesota takes home about $45,825 per year ($3,819 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.0%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Minnesota?
- BLS counts 3,560 Veterinary Technician jobs in Minnesota 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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota.