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

Veterinary Technician Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$47,020/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$22.61/hr
▼ 1% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
2,590
public U.S. Median
$47,380
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$49,971 #19 of 51

Veterinary Technician pay in Wisconsin, explained

Veterinary technicians in Wisconsin earn a median of $47,020 per year ($22.61 per hour), which is 1% below the national median of $47,380. Entry-level workers earn around $37,900, while the most experienced veterinary technicians reach about $59,110. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $47,020 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $47,020 is worth about $49,971 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #19 for real pay (vs #24 on the sticker number).

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Veterinary Technician pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$37,900
$18.22/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$47,020
$22.61/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$59,110
$28.42/hr

Veterinary Technician pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $47,020 $49,971
Minnesota $57,270 $58,071 −$10,250
Michigan $49,710 $51,664 −$2,690
Illinois $46,440 $46,460 +$580
Iowa $45,560 $51,913 +$1,460

Veterinary Technician in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do veterinary technicians make in Wisconsin?

Veterinary technicians in Wisconsin earn a median of $47,020 per year ($22.61 per hour), compared with $47,380 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay veterinary technicians well?

At $47,020, Wisconsin pays 1% below the national median for veterinary technicians. An estimated 2,590 work in the state.

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