Veterinarians Salary in Gainesville, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Gainesville, GA

Median annual salary $119,450 -4.8% vs national
Median hourly $57.43
10th percentile $72,810
90th percentile $223,420
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,810
    25th
    $102,330
    50th (median)
    $119,450
    75th
    $202,100
    90th
    $223,420

    Gainesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,430 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 154% Median Veterinarians salary is 54% 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
    Morgantown, WV $132,990
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $129,770
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $127,150
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $126,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $126,400

    Related occupations in Gainesville, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,000
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,750
    Nurse Practitioners $127,100
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,700
    Physicians, All Other $125,810
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Gainesville?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Gainesville, GA is $57.43, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $111.32 or more per hour.

    Is Gainesville above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Gainesville, GA is 4.8% 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 Gainesville?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $72,810 per year in Gainesville, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,330.