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Veterinary Technician Salary in Texas (2026)
$18.95 per hour · take-home ≈ $33,846/year ($2,820/month) for a single filer
Texas ranks 43rd of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 17% below the national average. Of the 16,730 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Texas, the typical worker earns $39,410 a year — though pay ranges from $30,320 for newcomers to $54,610 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Texas
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $30,320 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $36,040 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $39,410 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $46,780 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $54,610 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 16,730 Veterinary Technician jobs in Texas (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Texas
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $39,410 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Texas), a single filer keeps about $33,846 — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
| Gross (median) | $39,410 |
| Federal income tax | −$2,549 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,015 |
| Texas state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $33,846 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $2,820 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Texas?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Texas is $39,410 per year ($18.95 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $36,040 and $46,780.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Texas?
- On the median salary of $39,410, a single filer in Texas takes home about $33,846 per year ($2,820 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 14.1%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Texas?
- BLS counts 16,730 Veterinary Technician jobs in Texas 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 Texas 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 Texas.