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Veterinary Technician Salary in New Mexico (2026)
$21.53 per hour · take-home ≈ $37,210/year ($3,101/month) for a single filer
New Mexico ranks 34th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 6% below the national average. Of the 890 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in New Mexico, the typical worker earns $44,790 a year — though pay ranges from $31,350 for newcomers to $56,870 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in New Mexico
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,350 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $37,370 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $44,790 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,360 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $56,870 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 890 Veterinary Technician jobs in New Mexico (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New Mexico
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $44,790 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New Mexico state income tax, a single filer keeps about $37,210 — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
| Gross (median) | $44,790 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,195 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,426 |
| New Mexico state income tax | −$959 |
| Take-home (annual) | $37,210 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,101 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in New Mexico?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in New Mexico is $44,790 per year ($21.53 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $37,370 and $47,360.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in New Mexico?
- On the median salary of $44,790, a single filer in New Mexico takes home about $37,210 per year ($3,101 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 16.9%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in New Mexico?
- BLS counts 890 Veterinary Technician jobs in New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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 New Mexico.