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Veterinary Technician Salary in Kansas

Median Annual in Kansas
$45,810/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.02/hr
▼ 3% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Kansas

groups Employed in KS
1,270
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$50,862 #15 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Kansas, explained

Veterinary technicians in Kansas earn a median of $45,810 per year ($22.02 per hour), which is 3% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $36,780, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $58,250. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Kansas.

Is $45,810 good pay in Kansas?

Adjusted for Kansas's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $45,810 is worth about $50,862 in national buying power — ranking Kansas #15 for real pay (vs #30 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Kansas

Entry level (10th pct)
$36,780
$17.68/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$45,810
$22.02/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$58,250
$28.00/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs KS
Kansas (here) $45,810 $50,862
Colorado $49,650 $48,180 −$3,840
Nebraska $43,680 $48,478 +$2,130
Missouri $43,520 $47,921 +$2,290
Oklahoma $39,100 $44,511 +$6,710

Veterinary Technician in Kansas: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Kansas?

Veterinary technicians in Kansas earn a median of $45,810 per year ($22.02 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Kansas pay veterinary technicians well?

At $45,810, Kansas pays 3% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 1,270 work in the state.

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