Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Bismarck
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,200 a year or less, while the top 10% make $63,320 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Bismarck earn between $39,120 and $56,690.
- $37K10th
- $39K25th
- $51KMedian
- $57K75th
- $63K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $50,980 | $4,248 | $24.51 |
| Median | $51,390 | $4,282 | $24.71 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $39,120 | $3,260 | $18.81 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $56,690 | $4,724 | $27.25 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Bismarck vs. North Dakota and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Bismarck earn 7% more than the North Dakota average ($47,680) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is +8% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | $50,980 | $51,390 | $37,200 | $63,320 | 50 |
| North Dakota | $47,680 | $48,790 | $35,960 | $56,980 | 340 |
| 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 Bismarck
On the average salary of $50,980, a single filer in Bismarck takes home about $43,142 a year, or $3,595 a month and $1,659 every two weeks. Taxes take 15% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Bismarck a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Bismarck area are 9% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.0), so the average $50,980 buys what about $56,007 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 1.0 times the median wage of all jobs in Bismarck ($52,560). A typical home costs $356,992, or 7.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other North Dakota cities
Bismarck ranks 1st of 2 North Dakota metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Bismarck$50,980
- Fargo$49,230
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in North Dakota
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 Bismarck: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Bismarck?
$24.51 an hour on average, and $24.71 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Bismarck?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $37,200 a year and the 25th percentile is $39,120, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Bismarck?
About $43,142 a year ($3,595 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $50,980.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Bismarck than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% 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 Bismarck, ND (13900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.5%.
- 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 (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.84, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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