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Veterinary Technician Salary in Nebraska (2026)
$21.00 per hour · take-home ≈ $35,993/year ($2,999/month) for a single filer
Nebraska ranks 35th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 8% below the national average. Of the 690 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Nebraska, the typical worker earns $43,680 a year — though pay ranges from $37,770 for newcomers to $57,310 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,770 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $39,120 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $43,680 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,910 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,310 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 690 Veterinary Technician jobs in Nebraska (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nebraska
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $43,680 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Nebraska state income tax, a single filer keeps about $35,993 — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
| Gross (median) | $43,680 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,062 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,342 |
| Nebraska state income tax | −$1,284 |
| Take-home (annual) | $35,993 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,999 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Nebraska?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Nebraska is $43,680 per year ($21.00 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $39,120 and $46,910.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Nebraska?
- On the median salary of $43,680, a single filer in Nebraska takes home about $35,993 per year ($2,999 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.6%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Nebraska?
- BLS counts 690 Veterinary Technician jobs in Nebraska 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 Nebraska 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 Nebraska.