Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay range in Hattiesburg
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $39,090 or more. The middle half of veterinary technologists and technicians in Hattiesburg earn between $31,220 and $37,660.
- $30K10th
- $31K25th
- $35KMedian
- $38K75th
- $39K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $34,880 | $2,907 | $16.77 |
| Median | $35,040 | $2,920 | $16.85 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $31,220 | $2,602 | $15.01 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $37,660 | $3,138 | $18.11 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians pay in Hattiesburg vs. Mississippi and the U.S.
Veterinary technologists and technicians in Hattiesburg earn 6% less than the Mississippi average ($37,230) and 29% less than the U.S. average ($49,120). At the median the gap is -26% against the U.S. median of $47,380.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | $34,880 | $35,040 | $29,990 | $39,090 | 50 |
| Mississippi | $37,230 | $36,380 | $29,120 | $46,710 | 650 |
| 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 Hattiesburg
On the average salary of $34,880, a single filer in Hattiesburg takes home about $29,543 a year, or $2,462 a month and $1,136 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 Hattiesburg a good place for veterinary technologists and technicians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Hattiesburg area are 12% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 87.6), so the average $34,880 buys what about $39,802 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 0.9 times the median wage of all jobs in Hattiesburg ($37,750). A typical home costs $218,044, or 6.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salary in other Mississippi cities
Hattiesburg ranks 3rd of 3 Mississippi metro areas for this job; Jackson pays the most ($37,820).
All Veterinary Technologists and Technicians salaries in Mississippi
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 Hattiesburg: questions
How much do veterinary technologists and technicians make an hour in Hattiesburg?
$16.77 an hour on average, and $16.84 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinary technologists and technicians salary in Hattiesburg?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $29,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $31,220, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinary technologists and technicians take-home pay in Hattiesburg?
About $29,543 a year ($2,462 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $34,880.
Do veterinary technologists and technicians earn more in Hattiesburg than elsewhere?
The average here is 29% less 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 Hattiesburg, MS (25620). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- 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 0.94, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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