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Veterinary Technician Salary in Nevada (2026)
$24.16 per hour · take-home ≈ $42,556/year ($3,546/month) for a single filer
Nevada ranks 10th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 6% above the national average. Of the 1,120 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Nevada, the typical worker earns $50,250 a year — though pay ranges from $34,700 for newcomers to $65,420 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $34,700 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $47,460 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $50,250 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $63,600 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $65,420 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,120 Veterinary Technician jobs in Nevada (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Nevada
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $50,250 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Nevada), a single filer keeps about $42,556 — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
| Gross (median) | $50,250 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,850 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,844 |
| Nevada state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $42,556 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,546 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Nevada?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Nevada is $50,250 per year ($24.16 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $47,460 and $63,600.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Nevada?
- On the median salary of $50,250, a single filer in Nevada takes home about $42,556 per year ($3,546 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 15.3%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Nevada?
- BLS counts 1,120 Veterinary Technician jobs in Nevada 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 Nevada 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 Nevada.