Veterinarians Salary in Salt Lake City, UT

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salt Lake City-Murray, UT

Median annual salary $127,500 +1.6% vs national
Median hourly $61.30
10th percentile $63,000
90th percentile $237,080
Employed locally 290
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $63,000
    25th
    $105,990
    50th (median)
    $127,500
    75th
    $182,010
    90th
    $237,080

    Salt Lake City economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.20% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $95,045 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 134% Median Veterinarians salary is 34% 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
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Connecticut $130,700
    South Florida nonmetropolitan area $129,500
    Southern Vermont nonmetropolitan area $129,110
    South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI $128,980
    Southwest New York nonmetropolitan area $128,370

    Related occupations in Salt Lake City, UT

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,140
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $46,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $47,710
    Physicians, All Other $167,500
    Pharmacists $137,210
    Nurse Practitioners $127,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Salt Lake City?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Salt Lake City, UT is $61.30, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $103.99 or more per hour.

    Is Salt Lake City above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Salt Lake City, UT is 1.6% 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 Salt Lake City?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $63,000 per year in Salt Lake City, UT. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $105,990.