Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Lafayette
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $62,810 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Lafayette earn between $48,920 and $52,160.
- $44K10th
- $49K25th
- $52KMedian
- $52K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $51,700 | $4,308 | $24.86 |
| Median | $52,160 | $4,347 | $25.08 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $48,920 | $4,077 | $23.52 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $52,160 | $4,347 | $25.08 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Lafayette vs. Indiana and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Lafayette earn 7% more than the Indiana average ($48,480) and 5% more than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is +10% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette | $51,700 | $52,160 | $44,190 | $62,810 | 190 |
| Indiana | $48,480 | $48,720 | $37,820 | $59,490 | 1,820 |
| United States | $49,120 | $47,380 | $35,710 | $63,180 | 129,140 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary after taxes in Lafayette
On the average salary of $51,700, a single filer in Lafayette takes home about $41,551 a year, or $3,463 a month and $1,598 every two weeks. Taxes take 20% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Is Lafayette a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Lafayette area are 7% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 93.4), so the average $51,700 buys what about $55,336 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.1 times the median wage of all jobs in Lafayette ($48,780). A typical home costs $286,179, or 5.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Indiana cities
Lafayette ranks 1st of 8 Indiana metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Lafayette$51,700
- Indianapolis$49,060
- Michigan City$48,290
- South Bend$47,990
- Fort Wayne$47,030
- Evansville$46,180
- Bloomington$45,970
- Elkhart$45,010
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Indiana
Highest-paying cities for veterinary technologists and technicians
San Jose, CA pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($68,370).
- San Jose, CA$68,370
- San Francisco, CA$68,210
- Corvallis, OR$68,140
- Santa Cruz, CA$62,780
- Santa Rosa, CA$62,770
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Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in Lafayette: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Lafayette?
$24.86 an hour on average, and $25.08 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Lafayette?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $44,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $48,920, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Lafayette?
About $41,551 a year ($3,463 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $51,700. Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Lafayette than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% more than the U.S. average for this job ($49,120).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-2056; area Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN (29200). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 0.5%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules). Includes Lafayette's local income tax (1.28%).
- Job concentration: location quotient 2.22, this job is 2.2 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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