Veterinarians Salary in Albuquerque, NM

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albuquerque, NM

Median annual salary $132,410 +5.5% vs national
Median hourly $63.66
10th percentile $84,480
90th percentile $179,840
Employed locally 180
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $84,480
    25th
    $106,370
    50th (median)
    $132,410
    75th
    $165,180
    90th
    $179,840

    Albuquerque economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,995 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 195% Median Veterinarians salary is 95% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $161,410
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $137,970
    Capital/Northern New York nonmetropolitan area $135,660
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,820
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $133,530
    Northern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $133,430

    Related occupations in Albuquerque, NM

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,590
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,040
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,420
    Physicians, All Other $327,670
    Pharmacists $137,530
    Nurse Practitioners $138,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Albuquerque?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Albuquerque, NM is $63.66, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $106.92 or more per hour.

    Is Albuquerque above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Albuquerque, NM is 5.5% above the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Albuquerque?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $84,480 per year in Albuquerque, NM. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,370.