Veterinary Technician Salary in Mississippi (2026)

FAQ

How much does a Veterinary Technician make in Mississippi?

The median annual salary for a Veterinary Technician in Mississippi is $36,380, or about $17.49 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.

How does this compare to the national average?

The national median for Veterinary Technicians is $47,593. Mississippi is -24% below the national median.

What is the entry-level salary for a Veterinary Technician in Mississippi?

Entry-level veterinary technicians in Mississippi typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.

Is Mississippi a good state for veterinary technicians?

With 650 veterinary technician jobs on record and a median salary of $36,380, Mississippi offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.

Where does Veterinary Technician pay rank in Mississippi?

By median annual wage, veterinary technicians rank 540 of the 673 occupations reported in Mississippi — higher than 20% of them.

What do similar occupations pay in Mississippi?

Among occupations in the same job family, Orthopedic Surgeons, Except Pediatric at $544,130, General Internal Medicine Physicians at $325,610, Physicians, Pathologists at $261,570 — all figures are median annual wages for Mississippi.

Do these figures include taxes?

No. Every figure on this page is a gross (pre-tax) wage. Mississippi levies a state income tax, so take-home pay is lower than the gross figures shown here. The state's cost of living index is 85.0 (100 = national average).