Veterinarians Salary in Waterloo, IA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA

Median annual salary $102,570 -18.3% vs national
Median hourly $49.31
10th percentile $62,340
90th percentile $157,810
Employed locally 60
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,340
    25th
    $81,890
    50th (median)
    $102,570
    75th
    $134,950
    90th
    $157,810

    Waterloo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,916 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 149% Median Veterinarians salary is 49% 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
    Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD $162,930
    California $158,950
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $157,860
    District of Columbia $153,200
    Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area $137,970
    North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area $134,820

    Related occupations in Waterloo, IA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$69,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,540
    Pharmacy Technicians$39,380
    Nurse Practitioners$127,410
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$45,520
    Pharmacists$132,680

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Waterloo?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Waterloo, IA is $49.31, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $79.05 or more per hour.

    Is Waterloo above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Waterloo, IA is 18.3% 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 Waterloo?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $62,340 per year in Waterloo, IA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,890.