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Veterinary Technician Salary in Pennsylvania (2026)
$22.32 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,061/year ($3,172/month) for a single filer
Pennsylvania ranks 27th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 2% below the national average. Of the 6,620 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Pennsylvania, the typical worker earns $46,430 a year — though pay ranges from $36,480 for newcomers to $60,280 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Pennsylvania
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $36,480 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $38,060 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $46,430 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $50,140 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $60,280 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 6,620 Veterinary Technician jobs in Pennsylvania (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Pennsylvania
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $46,430 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Pennsylvania state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,061 — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
| Gross (median) | $46,430 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,392 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,552 |
| Pennsylvania state income tax | −$1,425 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,061 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,172 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Pennsylvania?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Pennsylvania is $46,430 per year ($22.32 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $38,060 and $50,140.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Pennsylvania?
- On the median salary of $46,430, a single filer in Pennsylvania takes home about $38,061 per year ($3,172 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.0%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Pennsylvania?
- BLS counts 6,620 Veterinary Technician jobs in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.