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Veterinary Technician Salary in Washington (2026)
$28.72 per hour · take-home ≈ $50,181/year ($4,182/month) for a single filer
Washington is among the top 5 highest-paying states for Veterinary Technicians (3rd of 51), with a median about 26% above the national average. Of the 2,290 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Washington, the typical worker earns $59,740 a year — though pay ranges from $46,390 for newcomers to $77,300 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Washington
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $46,390 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $50,700 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $59,740 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $64,480 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $77,300 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,290 Veterinary Technician jobs in Washington (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Washington
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $59,740 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare (no state income tax in Washington), a single filer keeps about $50,181 — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
| Gross (median) | $59,740 |
| Federal income tax | −$4,989 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$4,570 |
| Washington state income tax | −$0 |
| Take-home (annual) | $50,181 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $4,182 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Washington?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Washington is $59,740 per year ($28.72 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $50,700 and $64,480.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Washington?
- On the median salary of $59,740, a single filer in Washington takes home about $50,181 per year ($4,182 per month) after federal tax, FICA — an effective tax rate of 16.0%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Washington?
- BLS counts 2,290 Veterinary Technician jobs in Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington.