verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinary Technician Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$43,680/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$21.00/hr
▼ 8% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
690
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$48,478 #22 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Nebraska, explained

Veterinary technicians in Nebraska earn a median of $43,680 per year ($21.00 per hour), which is 8% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $37,770, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $57,310. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $43,680 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $43,680 is worth about $48,478 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #22 for real pay (vs #35 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,770
$18.16/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$43,680
$21.00/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$57,310
$27.55/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $43,680 $48,478
Colorado $49,650 $48,180 −$5,970
Kansas $45,810 $50,862 −$2,130
Iowa $45,560 $51,913 −$1,880
South Dakota $45,300 $51,137 −$1,620
Missouri $43,520 $47,921 +$160
Wyoming $38,650 $41,698 +$5,030

Veterinary Technician in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Nebraska?

Veterinary technicians in Nebraska earn a median of $43,680 per year ($21.00 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay veterinary technicians well?

At $43,680, Nebraska pays 8% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 690 work in the state.

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