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Veterinary Technician Salary in Virginia (2026)
$25.04 per hour · take-home ≈ $41,800/year ($3,483/month) for a single filer
Virginia ranks 7th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 9% above the national average. Of the 2,790 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Virginia, the typical worker earns $52,090 a year — though pay ranges from $35,590 for newcomers to $75,770 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Virginia
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $35,590 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $46,030 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $52,090 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $62,040 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $75,770 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,790 Veterinary Technician jobs in Virginia (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Virginia
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $52,090 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Virginia state income tax, a single filer keeps about $41,800 — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
| Gross (median) | $52,090 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,071 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,985 |
| Virginia state income tax | −$2,235 |
| Take-home (annual) | $41,800 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,483 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Virginia?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Virginia is $52,090 per year ($25.04 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $46,030 and $62,040.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Virginia?
- On the median salary of $52,090, a single filer in Virginia takes home about $41,800 per year ($3,483 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 19.8%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Virginia?
- BLS counts 2,790 Veterinary Technician jobs in Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia.