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Veterinary Technician Salary in Oklahoma (2026)
$18.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,123/year ($2,677/month) for a single filer
Oklahoma ranks 44th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 1,060 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Oklahoma, the typical worker earns $39,100 a year — though pay ranges from $31,390 for newcomers to $53,880 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Oklahoma
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $31,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,070 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,100 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,720 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $53,880 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 1,060 Veterinary Technician jobs in Oklahoma (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Oklahoma
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $39,100 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Oklahoma state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,123 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $39,100 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,512 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,991 |
| Oklahoma state income tax | −$1,474 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,123 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,677 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Oklahoma?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Oklahoma is $39,100 per year ($18.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,070 and $46,720.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Oklahoma?
- On the median salary of $39,100, a single filer in Oklahoma takes home about $32,123 per year ($2,677 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Oklahoma?
- BLS counts 1,060 Veterinary Technician jobs in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.