Veterinarians Salary in Fayetteville, AR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers, AR

Median annual salary $104,210 -17% vs national
Median hourly $50.10
10th percentile $61,250
90th percentile $159,760
Employed locally 170
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,250
    25th
    $101,680
    50th (median)
    $104,210
    75th
    $129,340
    90th
    $159,760

    Fayetteville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,979 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 134% Median Veterinarians salary is 34% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $162,040
    Arizona nonmetropolitan area $161,410
    Lexington Park, MD $159,990
    Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA $158,710
    San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $158,260

    Related occupations in Fayetteville, AR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$82,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,430
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,900
    Physicians, All Other$254,690
    Nurse Practitioners$126,860
    Physical Therapists$103,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Fayetteville?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Fayetteville, AR is $50.10, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $73.79 or more per hour.

    Is Fayetteville above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Fayetteville, AR is 17% 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 Fayetteville?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $61,250 per year in Fayetteville, AR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $101,680.