Veterinarians Salary in Wichita, KS

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Wichita, KS

Median annual salary $100,900 -19.6% vs national
Median hourly $48.51
10th percentile $77,210
90th percentile $161,250
Employed locally 200
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,210
    25th
    $93,720
    50th (median)
    $100,900
    75th
    $121,780
    90th
    $161,250

    Wichita economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,930 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 146% Median Veterinarians salary is 46% 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
    Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, CA $162,040
    St. Joseph, MO-KS $159,200
    Jacksonville, FL $131,130
    Jacksonville, NC $123,590
    Kansas City, MO-KS $119,640
    Clarksville, TN-KY $107,500

    Related occupations in Wichita, KS

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $73,790
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $58,530
    Physicians, All Other $140,880
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,050
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $64,130
    Nurse Practitioners $108,370

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Wichita?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Wichita, KS is $48.51, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.75 or more per hour.

    Is Wichita above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Wichita, KS is 19.6% 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 Wichita?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $77,210 per year in Wichita, KS. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $93,720.