Veterinarians Salary in Austin, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX

Median annual salary $124,370 -0.9% vs national
Median hourly $59.80
10th percentile $80,490
90th percentile $216,070
Employed locally 640
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,490
    25th
    $104,080
    50th (median)
    $124,370
    75th
    $162,300
    90th
    $216,070

    Austin economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $97,638 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 127% Median Veterinarians salary is 27% 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
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,400
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $121,680
    El Paso, TX $113,970
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,530

    Related occupations in Austin, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $94,900
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,300
    Nurse Practitioners $132,530
    Physical Therapists $100,690
    Speech-Language Pathologists $102,410

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Austin?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Austin, TX is $59.80, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.81 or more per hour.

    Is Austin above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Austin, TX is 0.9% 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 Austin?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $80,490 per year in Austin, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $104,080.