Veterinarians Salary in Worcester, MA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Worcester, MA

Median annual salary $128,090 +2.1% vs national
Median hourly $61.58
10th percentile $104,170
90th percentile —
Employed locally 210
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $104,170
    25th
    $106,840
    50th (median)
    $128,090
    75th
    $164,590

    Worcester economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,561 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 137% Median Veterinarians salary is 37% 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
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $163,380
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $159,130
    Santa Maria-Santa Barbara, CA $157,860
    Yakima, WA $157,140
    Maryland nonmetropolitan area $133,530
    Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $132,790

    Related occupations in Worcester, MA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$103,490
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$74,870
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$68,970
    Pharmacy Technicians$43,960
    Nurse Practitioners$144,200
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$51,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Worcester?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Worcester, MA is $61.58, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $101.66 or more per hour.

    Is Worcester above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Worcester, MA is 2.1% 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 Worcester?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $104,170 per year in Worcester, MA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,840.