Veterinary Technologist and Technician Salary in New York, NY
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area earn a median $59,680 a year — 26% more than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $47,507 take-home, or $3,959 a month.
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- Federal income tax$4,982
- Social Security (6.2%)$3,700
- Medicare (1.45%)$865
- New York income tax$2,626
- Take-home pay$47,507
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 5.40% state
Living in New York City? City residents also pay New York City’s city income tax — about $1,878 a year on this salary — which lowers take-home pay to $45,629 ($3,802 a month). Choose “New York City” under City income tax in the calculator. Suburban residents usually don’t pay it.
The New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro spans New York, New Jersey. Pick the state you live in — state income tax follows your residence.
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Veterinary Technologist and Technician pay by experience in New York, NY
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $46,560 | $22.38 | $37,674 | $3,139 |
| 25th percentile | $49,870 | $23.98 | $40,155 | $3,346 |
| Median (50th) | $59,680 | $28.69 | $47,507 | $3,959 |
| 75th percentile | $70,990 | $34.13 | $55,535 | $4,628 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $78,500 | $37.74 | $60,413 | $5,034 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, New York resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $59,680 buys in New York, NY
Prices in New York, NY are 12.6% higher than the U.S. average (housing costs are 1.49× the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median veterinary technologist and technician's $47,507 take-home pay has the buying power of $42,205 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Veterinary Technologist and Technician jobs are less concentrated in New York, NY than nationally (location quotient 0.62), so openings may be scarcer.
Best-paying cities for veterinary technologists and technicians, adjusted for cost of living
New York, NY ranks #3 of 10 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minneapolis, MN | $59,090 | $47,164 | $44,994 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $60,670 | $48,450 | $42,662 |
| 3 | New York, NY | $59,680 | $47,507 | $42,205 |
| 4 | Philadelphia, PA | $48,340 | $39,537 | $38,553 |
| 5 | Houston, TX | $44,110 | $37,622 | $38,145 |
| 6 | Boston, MA | $50,970 | $40,806 | $37,690 |
| 7 | Phoenix, AZ | $46,390 | $38,503 | $37,268 |
| 8 | Chicago, IL | $47,820 | $38,381 | $37,049 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 10 metros →
About the job: veterinary technologists and technicians
Perform medical tests in a laboratory environment for use in the treatment and diagnosis of diseases in animals. Prepare vaccines and serums for prevention of diseases. Prepare tissue samples, take blood samples, and execute laboratory tests, such as urinalysis and blood counts. Clean and sterilize instruments and materials and maintain equipment and machines. May assist a veterinarian during surgery.
- Typical education
- Associate's degree
- Work experience
- None required
- On-the-job training
- None
- Job outlook, 2025–35
- +9.4% (much faster than average)
Source: BLS Standard Occupational Classification and Employment Projections, 2025–35.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary technologist and technician make in New York, NY?
The median veterinary technologist and technician salary in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area is $59,680 a year, or about $28.69 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $49,870 and $70,990.
What is a veterinary technologist and technician’s take-home pay in New York, NY?
On the median $59,680 salary, a single filer living in New York takes home about $47,507 a year ($3,959 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,626 in New York taxes in 2026.
Is New York, NY a good place to work as a veterinary technologist and technician?
Pay here is 26% above the national median of $47,380. Local prices are 12.6% above the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $42,205 would in a typical U.S. city. New York, NY ranks #3 of 10 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a veterinary technologist and technician afford rent in New York, NY?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in New York, NY is $2,378 a month ($2,697 for two bedrooms) — 60% of a median veterinary technologist and technician’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
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