Veterinarians Salary in Las Vegas, NV

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV

Median annual salary $126,400 +0.7% vs national
Median hourly $60.77
10th percentile $52,820
90th percentile —
Employed locally 470
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $52,820
    25th
    $103,160
    50th (median)
    $126,400
    75th
    $177,560

    Las Vegas economic context

    Unemployment rate 5.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,845 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
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $161,370
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $131,750
    Jacksonville, FL $131,130
    Greenville, NC $129,010
    Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO $127,370
    Jacksonville, NC $123,590

    Related occupations in Las Vegas, NV

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$101,840
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,480
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$73,650
    Nurse Practitioners$159,930
    Medical Records Specialists$68,680
    Physicians, All Other$248,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Las Vegas?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Las Vegas, NV is $60.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $91.17 or more per hour.

    Is Las Vegas above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Las Vegas, NV is 0.7% above 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 Las Vegas?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $52,820 per year in Las Vegas, NV. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,160.