Veterinarians Salary in Amherst Town, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Amherst Town-Northampton, MA

Median annual salary $127,990 +2% vs national
Median hourly $61.53
10th percentile $103,580
90th percentile —
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $103,580
    25th
    $105,450
    50th (median)
    $127,990
    75th
    $166,400

    Amherst Town economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,391 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 148% Median Veterinarians salary is 48% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,380
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $159,130
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $157,860
    Yakima, WA $157,140
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $133,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,790

    Related occupations in Amherst Town, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $99,780
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $72,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,030
    Nurse Practitioners $132,380
    Dental Hygienists $96,840
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $78,710

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Amherst Town?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Amherst Town, MA is $61.53, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $99.11 or more per hour.

    Is Amherst Town above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Amherst Town, MA is 2% 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 Amherst Town?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $103,580 per year in Amherst Town, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,450.