Veterinarians Salary in Milwaukee, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI

Median annual salary $105,540 -15.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.74
10th percentile $78,970
90th percentile $165,480
Employed locally 390
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,970
    25th
    $100,350
    50th (median)
    $105,540
    75th
    $129,680
    90th
    $165,480

    Milwaukee economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,404 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 138% Median Veterinarians salary is 38% 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 Milwaukee, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,990
    Pharmacy Technicians $46,100
    Physicians, All Other $218,460
    Nurse Practitioners $129,760
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,320
    Dental Hygienists $82,540

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Milwaukee?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Milwaukee, WI is $50.74, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $77.52 or more per hour.

    Is Milwaukee above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Milwaukee, WI is 15.9% 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 Milwaukee?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $78,970 per year in Milwaukee, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,350.