Veterinarians Salary in Phoenix, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ

Median annual salary $138,420 +10.3% vs national
Median hourly $66.55
10th percentile $78,510
90th percentile $221,170
Employed locally 1,000
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $78,510
    25th
    $112,320
    50th (median)
    $138,420
    75th
    $203,240
    90th
    $221,170

    Phoenix economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $84,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 163% Median Veterinarians salary is 63% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $136,170
    Tucson, AZ $126,000
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $120,340

    Related occupations in Phoenix, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,160
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,880
    Psychiatric Technicians $44,580
    Nurse Practitioners $134,630
    Pharmacists $136,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $62,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Phoenix?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Phoenix, AZ is $66.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $146.46 or more per hour.

    Is Phoenix above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Phoenix, AZ is 10.3% 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 Phoenix?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $78,510 per year in Phoenix, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $112,320.