Veterinarians Salary in Dothan, AL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Dothan, AL

Median annual salary $98,060 -21.9% vs national
Median hourly $47.14
10th percentile $59,990
90th percentile $159,920
Employed locally 30
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $59,990
    25th
    $74,820
    50th (median)
    $98,060
    75th
    $126,660
    90th
    $159,920

    Dothan economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $56,772 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 173% Median Veterinarians salary is 73% 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 Dothan, AL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $65,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $39,780
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,100
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,800
    Nurse Practitioners $103,860
    Physicians, All Other $363,120

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Dothan?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Dothan, AL is $47.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $76.89 or more per hour.

    Is Dothan above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Dothan, AL is 21.9% 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 Dothan?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $59,990 per year in Dothan, AL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,820.