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Veterinary Technician Salary in Wisconsin (2026)
$22.61 per hour · take-home ≈ $38,642/year ($3,220/month) for a single filer
Wisconsin ranks 24th of 51 states for Veterinary Technician pay, with a median about 1% below the national average. Of the 2,590 Veterinary Technician jobs BLS counts in Wisconsin, the typical worker earns $47,020 a year — though pay ranges from $37,900 for newcomers to $59,110 at the top.
Veterinary Technician pay range in Wisconsin
| Percentile | Annual wage | Meaning |
| 10th percentile (entry) | $37,900 | Lowest-paid 10% earn less than this |
| 25th percentile | $44,390 | A quarter earn less |
| Median (50th) | $47,020 | Half earn more, half earn less |
| 75th percentile | $52,310 | Top quarter starts here |
| 90th percentile (top) | $59,110 | Highest-paid 10% earn more than this |
BLS reports 2,590 Veterinary Technician jobs in Wisconsin (occupation code 29-2056, “Veterinary Technologists and Technicians”).
Gross vs. take-home in Wisconsin
A median Veterinary Technician salary of $47,020 doesn’t all reach your bank account. After federal income tax, Social Security, and Medicare, plus Wisconsin state income tax, a single filer keeps about $38,642 — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
| Gross (median) | $47,020 |
| Federal income tax | −$3,462 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$3,597 |
| Wisconsin state income tax | −$1,319 |
| Take-home (annual) | $38,642 |
| Take-home (monthly) | $3,220 |
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Wisconsin?
- The median Veterinary Technician salary in Wisconsin is $47,020 per year ($22.61 per hour) according to the latest BLS data. The middle 50% earn between $44,390 and $52,310.
- What is the take-home pay for a Veterinary Technician in Wisconsin?
- On the median salary of $47,020, a single filer in Wisconsin takes home about $38,642 per year ($3,220 per month) after federal tax, FICA, and state income tax — an effective tax rate of 17.8%.
- How many Veterinary Technician jobs are there in Wisconsin?
- BLS counts 2,590 Veterinary Technician jobs in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.