SOC 29-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinarians — North Florida
North Florida nonmetropolitan area · 10 metro areas compared
In North Florida, FL the median wage is $112,260.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
In North Florida, FL the median wage is $112,260. That is 13.7% lower than the national median of $130,100. Pay ranges from under $76,270 at the tenth percentile to more than $206,980 at the ninetieth, with the interquartile range running from $92,580 to $163,520.
The area has 50 jobs in this occupation, giving a location quotient of 0.78 — a measure of how concentrated the occupation is here relative to the country as a whole. Within the state, Pensacola records the highest median at $146,960. Of the 315 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 16th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,270 | −41.4% |
| 25th | $92,580 | −28.8% |
| Median (50th) | $112,260 | −13.7% |
| 75th | $163,520 | +25.7% |
| 90th | $206,980 | +59.1% |
| Mean | $131,160 | +0.8% |
Other metro areas in Florida
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pensacola | $146,960 | 140 | |
| 2 | Tallahassee | $140,830 | 170 | |
| 3 | Naples | $137,010 | 80 | |
| 4 | North Port | $136,840 | 200 | |
| 5 | Sebastian | $133,950 | 50 | |
| 6 | Palm Bay | $133,850 | 150 | |
| 7 | Jacksonville | $133,810 | 470 | |
| 8 | Orlando | $132,440 | 570 | |
| 9 | Deltona | $131,780 | 130 | |
| 10 | Tampa | $131,190 | 1,060 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in North Florida run 3.4% above the national average, so the median of $112,260 buys what $108,569 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way the gap against the national median narrows to 16.5% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$112,260as reported by BLSLocal price level
103.4US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$108,569US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $112,260 a year, 13.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $76,270 to $206,980 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 50 jobs in this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Pensacola, at $146,960.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinarians in North Florida, FL?
The median annual wage is $112,260, or $53.97 per hour, as of May 2025. Half of the workers in this occupation earn more than that and half earn less.
Is that higher than the national average?
The national median for this occupation is $130,100, so pay in North Florida, FL is 13.7% lower. These figures are medians, not averages: half of workers fall on each side.
What do the top earners make?
The top tenth of this occupation in North Florida, FL earns more than $206,980 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $76,270 per year. The survey measures wages actually paid rather than experience level, so this reflects the lowest-paid tenth rather than entry-level pay specifically.
Which area nearby pays the most?
The highest median for this occupation among the metro areas covered is in Pensacola, at $146,960 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 50 jobs in this occupation in North Florida, FL. Self-employed workers are not included.
Source and methodology
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 Wages are for wage-and-salary workers; self-employed workers are not included. Salary Explorer is an independent project. It is not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics or any government agency. Full methodology.
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