Veterinarians Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $112,960 -10% vs national
Median hourly $54.31
10th percentile $80,040
90th percentile $163,210
Employed locally 350
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,040
    25th
    $100,230
    50th (median)
    $112,960
    75th
    $138,900
    90th
    $163,210

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 130% Median Veterinarians salary is 30% 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
    Kennewick-Richland, WA $133,580
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,340
    Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL $130,190
    Providence-Warwick, RI-MA $126,860
    Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA $125,290
    Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT $124,990

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $89,980
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,040
    Pharmacy Technicians $43,580
    Psychiatric Technicians $62,130
    Pharmacists $143,940
    Physicians, All Other $301,940

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Madison, WI is $54.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.82 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Madison, WI is 10% 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 Madison?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $80,040 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,230.