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Veterinary Technician Salary in South Carolina (2026)
$18.76 per hour · take-home ≈ $32,348/year ($2,696/month) for a single filer
South Carolina ranks 45th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 18% below the national average. Of the 2,540 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in South Carolina, the typical worker earns $39,020 a year — though pay ranges from $33,870 for newcomers to $57,970 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in South Carolina
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $33,870 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,310 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $47,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $57,970 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,540 Veterinary Technician jobs in South Carolina (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in South Carolina
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $39,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus South Carolina state income tax, a single filer keeps about $32,348 — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,502 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$2,985 |
| South Carolina state income tax | −$1,184 |
| Take-home (annual) | $32,348 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,696 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in South Carolina?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in South Carolina is $39,020 per year ($18.76 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,310 and $47,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in South Carolina?
- On the median salary of $39,020, a single filer in South Carolina takes home about $32,348 per year ($2,696 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.1%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in South Carolina?
- BLS counts 2,540 Veterinary Technician jobs in South Carolina 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 South Carolina 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 South Carolina.