Veterinarian Salary in Texas
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$121,220
per year · $62.87/hr
Typical range
$73,180–$209,720
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-12%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$139,214 /yr
Typical range
$119,250–$165,000
vs. BLS median
+15%
Based on 214 recent veterinarian job postings in Texas that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $121,220. 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 Texas
10th
$73,180
25th
$98,620
Median
$121,220
75th
$159,700
90th
$209,720
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
5,940
Veterinarians employed in Texas
#26/48
State rank by median pay
0.82
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
1,346 open veterinarian jobs in Texas
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Texas?
The median veterinarian salary in Texas is $121,220 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $73,180 and $209,720 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Texas?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Texas is $62.87 per hour.
Where does Texas rank for veterinarian pay?
Texas ranks #26 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 5,940 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Texas right now?
Recent job postings in Texas that disclose pay advertise a median of $139,214 per year for veterinarians (typical range $119,250–$165,000), based on 214 postings — higher than the BLS median of $121,220.