Veterinarians Salary in Iowa City, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Iowa City, IA

Median annual salary $112,670 -10.2% vs national
Median hourly $54.17
10th percentile $63,350
90th percentile $172,160
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,350
    25th
    $85,330
    50th (median)
    $112,670
    75th
    $150,070
    90th
    $172,160

    Iowa City economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $74,142 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 152% Median Veterinarians salary is 52% 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 Iowa City, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $82,920
    Physicians, All Other $257,340
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,960
    Pharmacists $137,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $50,310
    Physician Assistants $138,360

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Iowa City?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Iowa City, IA is $54.17, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $93.80 or more per hour.

    Is Iowa City above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Iowa City, IA is 10.2% 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 Iowa City?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $63,350 per year in Iowa City, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $85,330.