SOC 29-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinarians — Utah
Utah · 4 metro areas compared
The median wage for Veterinarians in Utah is $123,990 per year, close to the national median of $130,100 for the same occupation.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
The median wage for Veterinarians in Utah is $123,990 per year, close to the national median of $130,100 for the same occupation. Half of workers earn between $99,560 and $168,690. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $75,970 and the ninetieth at $215,720.
The area has 640 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.4 of every thousand jobs. Utah ranks number 34th out of 49 states by median pay for this occupation. Within the state, Provo records the highest median at $125,660. Of the 695 occupations with published wages in this area, it sits 50th.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $75,970 | −41.6% |
| 25th | $99,560 | −23.5% |
| Median (50th) | $123,990 | −4.7% |
| 75th | $168,690 | +29.7% |
| 90th | $215,720 | +65.8% |
| Mean | $139,770 | +7.4% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Utah
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Provo | $125,660 | 100 | |
| 2 | Salt Lake City | $123,520 | 290 | |
| 3 | Ogden | $122,740 | 110 | |
| 4 | Logan | $103,490 | 30 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Utah sit close to the national average, so $123,990 is worth roughly its face value against pay elsewhere.
Published median
$123,990as reported by BLSLocal price level
98.9US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$125,369US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $123,990 a year, 4.7% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $75,970 to $215,720 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 640 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 34th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Provo, at $125,660.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinarians in Utah?
The median annual wage is $123,990, or $59.61 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 Utah is 4.7% 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 Utah earns more than $215,720 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $75,970 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 Provo, at $125,660 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 640 jobs in this occupation in Utah. 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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