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Veterinary Technician Salary in Vermont (2026)
$23.80 per hour · take-home ≈ $40,544/year ($3,379/month) for a single filer
Vermont ranks 14th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 4% above the national average. Of the 390 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Vermont, the typical worker earns $49,490 a year — though pay ranges from $48,050 for newcomers to $58,430 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Vermont
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $48,050 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $48,430 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $49,490 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $54,290 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $58,430 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 390 Veterinary Technician jobs in Vermont (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Vermont
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $49,490 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Vermont state income tax, a single filer keeps about $40,544 — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
| Gross (median) | $49,490 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,759 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,786 |
| Vermont state income tax | −$1,402 |
| Take-home (annual) | $40,544 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,379 |
Want your exact numbers — married, 401(k), different salary? Use the free Vermont paycheck calculator on PaycheckTally.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Vermont?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Vermont is $49,490 per year ($23.80 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $48,430 and $54,290.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Vermont?
- On the median salary of $49,490, a single filer in Vermont takes home about $40,544 per year ($3,379 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 18.1%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Vermont?
- BLS counts 390 Veterinary Technician jobs in Vermont 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 Vermont 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 Vermont.