Veterinarians Salary in Amarillo, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amarillo, TX

Median annual salary $108,450 -13.6% vs national
Median hourly $52.14
10th percentile $76,150
90th percentile $179,150
Employed locally 70
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,150
    25th
    $98,620
    50th (median)
    $108,450
    75th
    $133,550
    90th
    $179,150

    Amarillo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $66,571 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 163% Median Veterinarians salary is 63% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $125,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $124,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,400
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $121,680
    El Paso, TX $113,970

    Related occupations in Amarillo, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,810
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $59,010
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,280
    Physicians, All Other $364,420
    Nurse Practitioners $112,310
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $68,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Amarillo?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Amarillo, TX is $52.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $92.92 or more per hour.

    Is Amarillo above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Amarillo, TX is 13.6% below 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 Amarillo?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $76,150 per year in Amarillo, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,620.