SOC 29-1131 · May 2025 · BLS OEWS
Veterinarians — Wisconsin
Wisconsin · 10 metro areas compared
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin is $108,780 a year, trailing the national median of $130,100 by 16.4%.
Wage distribution · annual
Shaded band holds the middle 50% of earners
Salary overview
Median pay for this occupation in Wisconsin is $108,780 a year, trailing the national median of $130,100 by 16.4%. Half of workers earn between $98,950 and $132,880. Beyond that band, the tenth percentile sits at $79,350 and the ninetieth at $159,940.
The area has 1,830 jobs in this occupation, which works out to 0.6 of every thousand jobs. Among the 49 states with published data for this occupation, Wisconsin ranks 38th by median wage. Milwaukee leads the state's metro areas for this occupation, at $117,780. Set against every other occupation measured in the same area, it ranks 63rd of 728 by median pay.
Percentile breakdown
| Percentile | Annual | vs US median |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,350 | −39.0% |
| 25th | $98,950 | −23.9% |
| Median (50th) | $108,780 | −16.4% |
| 75th | $132,880 | +2.1% |
| 90th | $159,940 | +22.9% |
| Mean | $118,890 | −8.6% |
Highest-paying metro areas in Wisconsin
| # | Metro area | Median | Jobs | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Milwaukee | $117,780 | 430 | |
| 2 | Madison | $115,210 | 420 | |
| 3 | Racine | $115,100 | 30 | |
| 4 | Kenosha | $110,990 | 50 | |
| 5 | Eau Claire | $110,120 | 40 | |
| 6 | Appleton | $105,800 | 100 | |
| 7 | Janesville | $105,410 | 30 | |
| 8 | La Crosse | $105,230 | 30 | |
| 9 | Green Bay | $104,850 | 100 | |
| 10 | Wausau | $101,540 | 40 |
What the pay is worth locally
Prices in Wisconsin run 5.9% below the national average, so the median of $108,780 goes as far as $115,600 would elsewhere in the country. Measured that way it compares to the national median at 11.1% below the national median in real terms.
Published median
$108,780as reported by BLSLocal price level
94.1US average = 100 · BEA 2024Adjusted for local prices
$115,600US average = 100 · BEA 2024Key takeaways
- Median pay is $108,780 a year, 16.4% below the national median.
- Published pay spans $79,350 to $159,940 between the tenth and ninetieth percentiles.
- The area has 1,830 jobs in this occupation.
- It ranks 38th of 49 states for this occupation.
- The highest-paying metro area covered is Milwaukee, at $117,780.
Frequently asked questions
What is the median wage for Veterinarians in Wisconsin?
The median annual wage is $108,780, or $52.30 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 Wisconsin is 16.4% 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 Wisconsin earns more than $159,940 per year. The ninetieth percentile is the highest figure the survey publishes.
What is the starting range?
The tenth percentile wage is $79,350 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 Milwaukee, at $117,780 per year.
How many jobs are there in this occupation here?
The survey estimates 1,830 jobs in this occupation in Wisconsin. 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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