Veterinarians Salary in Tyler, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Tyler, TX

Median annual salary $101,530 -19.1% vs national
Median hourly $48.81
10th percentile $72,400
90th percentile $172,130
Employed locally 60
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,400
    25th
    $92,750
    50th (median)
    $101,530
    75th
    $127,280
    90th
    $172,130

    Tyler economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $71,923 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 141% Median Veterinarians salary is 41% 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
    San Antonio-New Braunfels, TX $125,020
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $124,630
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $124,370
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $123,400
    Beaumont-Port Arthur, TX $121,680
    El Paso, TX $113,970

    Related occupations in Tyler, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,450
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,550
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,540
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $47,000
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $71,140
    Physicians, All Other $186,630

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Tyler?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Tyler, TX is $48.81, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.32 or more per hour.

    Is Tyler above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Tyler, TX is 19.1% 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 Tyler?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $72,400 per year in Tyler, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $92,750.