Veterinarians Salary in Miami, FL

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

Median annual salary $131,790 +5% vs national
Median hourly $63.36
10th percentile $61,640
90th percentile —
Employed locally 1,260
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,640
    25th
    $98,520
    50th (median)
    $131,790
    75th
    $167,110

    Miami economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,481 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 179% Median Veterinarians salary is 79% 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
    Tallahassee, FL $135,760
    North Port-Bradenton-Sarasota, FL $134,000
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $132,730
    Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL $132,700
    Port St. Lucie, FL $131,940
    Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL $131,710

    Related occupations in Miami, FL

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $85,610
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,220
    Nurse Practitioners $135,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,990
    Physicians, All Other $232,960
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,350

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Miami?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Miami, FL is $63.36, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $102.01 or more per hour.

    Is Miami above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Miami, FL is 5% 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 Miami?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $61,640 per year in Miami, FL. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,520.