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Veterinary Technician Salary in New York (2026)
$28.37 per hour · take-home ≈ $47,005/year ($3,917/month) for a single filer
New York is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Veterinary Technicians (4th of 51), with a median about 24% above the national average. Of the 5,350 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in New York, the typical worker earns $59,010 a year — though pay ranges from $47,640 for newcomers to $78,760 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in New York
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $47,640 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,410 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,010 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $66,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $78,760 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 5,350 Veterinary Technician jobs in New York (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in New York
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $59,010 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus New York state income tax, a single filer keeps about $47,005 — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
| Gross (median) | $59,010 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,901 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,514 |
| New York state income tax | −$2,590 |
| Take-home (annual) | $47,005 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,917 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in New York?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in New York is $59,010 per year ($28.37 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,410 and $66,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in New York?
- On the median salary of $59,010, a single filer in New York takes home about $47,005 per year ($3,917 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 20.3%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in New York?
- BLS counts 5,350 Veterinary Technician jobs in New York 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 York 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 York.