Veterinarian Salary in Louisiana
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$120,630
per year · $69.47/hr
Typical range
$75,490–$239,200+
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-12%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$117,500 /yr
Typical range
$95,000–$132,500
vs. BLS median
-3%
Based on 52 recent veterinarian job postings in Louisiana that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $120,630. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in Louisiana
10th
$75,490
25th
$97,000
Median
$120,630
75th
$161,780
90th
$239,200+
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
890
Veterinarians employed in Louisiana
#27/48
State rank by median pay
0.89
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
299 open veterinarian jobs in Louisiana
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Louisiana?
The median veterinarian salary in Louisiana is $120,630 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $75,490 and $239,200 or more annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Louisiana?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Louisiana is $69.47 per hour.
Where does Louisiana rank for veterinarian pay?
Louisiana ranks #27 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 890 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Louisiana right now?
Recent job postings in Louisiana that disclose pay advertise a median of $117,500 per year for veterinarians (typical range $95,000–$132,500), based on 52 postings — lower than the BLS median of $120,630.