Veterinarian Salary in Rhode Island
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$126,860
per year · $67.23/hr
Typical range
$88,150–$239,200+
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-7%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$150,000 /yr
Typical range
$150,000–$156,048
vs. BLS median
+18%
Based on 5 recent veterinarian job postings in Rhode Island that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $126,860. 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 Rhode Island
10th
$88,150
25th
$98,470
Median
$126,860
75th
$166,790
90th
$239,200+
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
310
Veterinarians employed in Rhode Island
#15/48
State rank by median pay
1.22
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
40 open veterinarian jobs in Rhode Island
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Rhode Island?
The median veterinarian salary in Rhode Island is $126,860 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $88,150 and $239,200 or more annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Rhode Island?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Rhode Island is $67.23 per hour.
Where does Rhode Island rank for veterinarian pay?
Rhode Island ranks #15 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 310 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Rhode Island right now?
Recent job postings in Rhode Island that disclose pay advertise a median of $150,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $150,000–$156,048), based on 5 postings — higher than the BLS median of $126,860.