Veterinarians Salary in Tucson, AZ

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tucson, AZ

Median annual salary $126,000 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.58
10th percentile $69,820
90th percentile $213,960
Employed locally 220
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $69,820
    25th
    $97,360
    50th (median)
    $126,000
    75th
    $162,950
    90th
    $213,960

    Tucson economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,929 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 185% Median Veterinarians salary is 85% 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
    Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ $138,420
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $136,170
    Kalamazoo-Portage, MI $120,340

    Related occupations in Tucson, AZ

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,960
    Pharmacy Technicians $45,690
    Pharmacists $138,930
    Physicians, All Other $357,070
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $70,890
    Psychiatric Technicians $38,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Tucson?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Tucson, AZ is $60.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $110.65 or more per hour.

    Is Tucson above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Tucson, AZ is 0.4% 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 Tucson?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $69,820 per year in Tucson, AZ. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $97,360.