Veterinarians Salary in Auburn, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Auburn-Opelika, AL

Median annual salary $99,840 -20.5% vs national
Median hourly $48.00
10th percentile $62,400
90th percentile $146,000
Employed locally 60
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,400
    25th
    $84,300
    50th (median)
    $99,840
    75th
    $127,850
    90th
    $146,000

    Auburn economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $58,991 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 169% Median Veterinarians salary is 69% 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 Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,380
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $162,930
    California $158,950
    Vallejo, CA $155,570

    Related occupations in Auburn, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,720
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,240
    Pharmacists$133,180
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians$32,080
    Physicians, All Other$293,630
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$48,590

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Auburn?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Auburn, AL is $48.00, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.02 or more per hour.

    Is Auburn above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Auburn, AL is 20.5% 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 Auburn?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $62,400 per year in Auburn, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,300.