Veterinarians Salary in Cedar Rapids, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Cedar Rapids, IA

Median annual salary $116,110 -7.5% vs national
Median hourly $55.82
10th percentile $68,440
90th percentile $160,880
Employed locally 100
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $68,440
    25th
    $81,540
    50th (median)
    $116,110
    75th
    $150,350
    90th
    $160,880

    Cedar Rapids economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,084 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 151% Median Veterinarians salary is 51% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $162,930
    California $158,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $157,860
    District of Columbia $153,200
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $137,970
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,820

    Related occupations in Cedar Rapids, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $76,560
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,790
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $60,070
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $62,540
    Pharmacists $130,700

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Cedar Rapids?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Cedar Rapids, IA is $55.82, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.87 or more per hour.

    Is Cedar Rapids above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Cedar Rapids, IA is 7.5% 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 Cedar Rapids?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $68,440 per year in Cedar Rapids, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,540.