Veterinarians Salary in Jackson, MS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Jackson, MS

Median annual salary $103,640 -17.4% vs national
Median hourly $49.83
10th percentile $63,760
90th percentile $159,800
Employed locally 110
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,760
    25th
    $82,770
    50th (median)
    $103,640
    75th
    $120,110
    90th
    $159,800

    Jackson economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,489 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 171% Median Veterinarians salary is 71% 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
    Memphis, TN-MS-AR $123,780
    Williamsport, PA $119,810
    Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $103,540
    Hattiesburg, MS $100,060

    Related occupations in Jackson, MS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,800
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$51,400
    Nurse Practitioners$124,030
    Pharmacy Technicians$38,640
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$61,900
    Pharmacists$131,780

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Jackson?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Jackson, MS is $49.83, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $78.29 or more per hour.

    Is Jackson above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Jackson, MS is 17.4% 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 Jackson?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $63,760 per year in Jackson, MS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $82,770.