Veterinarians Salary in Dallas, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX

Median annual salary $123,400 -1.7% vs national
Median hourly $59.33
10th percentile $80,380
90th percentile $215,140
Employed locally 1,600
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,380
    25th
    $102,940
    50th (median)
    $123,400
    75th
    $163,800
    90th
    $215,140

    Dallas economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $87,155 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 142% Median Veterinarians salary is 42% 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
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $124,370
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $121,680
    El Paso, TX $113,970
    Corpus Christi, TX $113,530

    Related occupations in Dallas, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$98,740
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$61,930
    Pharmacy Technicians$45,290
    Physicians, All Other$168,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$59,190
    Pharmacists$137,910

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Dallas?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Dallas, TX is $59.33, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.58 or more per hour.

    Is Dallas above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Dallas, TX is 1.7% 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 Dallas?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $80,380 per year in Dallas, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,940.