Veterinarians Salary in Louisiana
BLS OEWS May 2025 • 11 metro areas • Louisiana
Veterinarians in Louisiana earn a median salary of $110,844 per year on average across 11 metro and nonmetro areas, -11.7% vs the national median of $125,510. An estimated 840 veterinarians are employed across Louisiana, with salaries ranging from $80,000 to $128,500 depending on location.
$110,844
Avg median salary in Louisiana
$128,500
Highest paying metro
$80,000
Lowest paying metro
840
Employed in Louisiana
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inVeterinarians salaries by city in Louisiana
| Metro area | Median salary | 25th pct | 75th pct | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slidell, LA | $128,500 | $90,570 | $154,370 | 130 |
| Shreveport, LA | $124,350 | $99,990 | $183,000 | 60 |
| New Orleans, LA | $123,750 | $101,710 | $163,590 | 190 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $121,160 | $101,090 | $159,890 | 160 |
| Monroe, LA | $113,380 | $95,010 | $157,860 | 30 |
| Lafayette, LA | $109,290 | $86,840 | $164,250 | 90 |
| Hammond, LA | $107,870 | $97,140 | $126,630 | 40 |
| Alexandria, LA | $104,580 | $79,690 | $140,400 | 30 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $104,270 | $97,450 | $161,780 | 50 |
| Northeast Louisiana | $102,130 | $72,760 | $138,220 | 30 |
| Southwest Louisiana | $80,000 | $76,100 | $127,050 | 30 |