Veterinarians Salary in Anchorage, AK

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Anchorage, AK

Median annual salary $164,220 +30.8% vs national
Median hourly $78.95
10th percentile $82,000
90th percentile —
Employed locally 100
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $82,000
    25th
    $117,870
    50th (median)
    $164,220

    Anchorage economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,918 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 171% Median Veterinarians salary is 71% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,380

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $162,040
    Bakersfield-Delano, CA $159,600
    Yakima, WA $157,140
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $130,190
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $128,980

    Related occupations in Anchorage, AK

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $110,690
    Medical Records Specialists $59,120
    Pharmacy Technicians $50,440
    Physician Assistants $136,960
    Dental Hygienists $129,780
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other $52,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Anchorage?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Anchorage, AK is $78.95, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $226.62 or more per hour.

    Is Anchorage above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Anchorage, AK is 30.8% 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 Anchorage?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $82,000 per year in Anchorage, AK. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $117,870.