Veterinarians Salary in Killeen, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Killeen-Temple, TX

Median annual salary $107,500 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $51.68
10th percentile $76,650
90th percentile $229,200
Employed locally 70
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $76,650
    25th
    $99,340
    50th (median)
    $107,500
    75th
    $148,080
    90th
    $229,200

    Killeen economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,203 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 160% Median Veterinarians salary is 60% 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 Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $125,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $124,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,400
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $121,680
    El Paso, TX $113,970

    Related occupations in Killeen, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,210
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,940
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,790
    Nurse Practitioners$133,390
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,430
    Pharmacists$134,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Killeen?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Killeen, TX is $51.68, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $97.31 or more per hour.

    Is Killeen above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Killeen, TX is 14.3% 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 Killeen?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $76,650 per year in Killeen, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,340.