Median salary
$51,349
ANZSCO 3613 · Skilled animal and horticultural workers
Veterinary nurse salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian veterinary nurse is $51,349 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $44,359 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$44,359
Fortnightly
$1,706
Tax returns
14,445
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 3613, based on 14,445 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $51,771 | $51,349 | $53,659 |
| Average (mean) | $52,346 | $49,915 | $54,228 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $veterinary nurse salary
| Gross salary (median) | $51,349 |
| Income tax | −$5,963 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$1,027 |
| Low-income tax offset | +$230 |
| Take-home pay | $44,359 |
| + Employer super | $6,162 |
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Related occupations · Skilled animal and horticultural workers
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape Gardeners and Irrigation Technicians | 27,171 | $53,000 |
| Gardeners (General) | 18,022 | $47,744 |
| Animal attendant or trainer | 16,025 | $41,045 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinary nurse earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian veterinary nurse in 2022-23 was $51,349, based on 14,445 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $49,915; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical veterinary nurse.
What is a veterinary nurse salary after tax?
On the median $51,349 salary for a veterinary nurse, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $44,359 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $1,706 per fortnight or $853 per week.
How much tax does a veterinary nurse pay?
On the median $51,349 salary, a veterinary nurse in FY2025-26 pays about $6,990 in total tax — $5,963 income tax plus $1,027 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 13.6%.
How many people work as a veterinary nurse in Australia?
14,445 Australians lodged a tax return as a veterinary nurse in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 3613 on their return.
What is the average vs median veterinary nurse salary?
Average (mean): $49,915. Median: $51,349. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical veterinary nurse earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).