verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinarian Salary in Florida

Median Annual in Florida
$131,660/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.30/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Florida

groups Employed in FL
5,360
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$127,314 #24 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Florida, explained

Veterinarians in Florida earn a median of $131,660 per year ($63.30 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $62,430, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $209,520. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Florida.

Is $131,660 good pay in Florida?

Adjusted for Florida's cost of living (which runs 103% of the U.S. average), that $131,660 is worth about $127,314 in national buying power — ranking Florida #24 for real pay (vs #13 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Florida

Entry level (10th pct)
$62,430
$30.01/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,660
$63.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$209,520
$100.73/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs FL
Florida (here) $131,660 $127,314
Georgia $126,590 $131,463 +$5,070
Alabama $105,630 $118,922 +$26,030

Veterinarian in Florida: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Florida?

Veterinarians in Florida earn a median of $131,660 per year ($63.30 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Florida pay veterinarians well?

At $131,660, Florida pays 1% above the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 5,360 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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