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

Veterinarian Salary in Idaho

Median Annual in Idaho
$116,170/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$55.85/hr
▼ 11% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Idaho

groups Employed in ID
540
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$121,652 #37 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Idaho, explained

Veterinarians in Idaho earn a median of $116,170 per year ($55.85 per hour), which is 11% below the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $43,290, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $168,840. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Idaho.

Is $116,170 good pay in Idaho?

Adjusted for Idaho's cost of living (which runs 96% of the U.S. average), that $116,170 is worth about $121,652 in national buying power — ranking Idaho #37 for real pay (vs #36 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Idaho

Entry level (10th pct)
$43,290
$20.81/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$116,170
$55.85/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$168,840
$81.17/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs ID
Idaho (here) $116,170 $121,652
Washington $160,510 $149,991 −$44,340
Oregon $128,880 $124,689 −$12,710
Nevada $125,550 $125,576 −$9,380
Utah $123,990 $125,415 −$7,820
Montana $99,390 $105,013 +$16,780
Wyoming $97,240 $104,908 +$18,930

Veterinarian in Idaho: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Idaho?

Veterinarians in Idaho earn a median of $116,170 per year ($55.85 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Idaho pay veterinarians well?

At $116,170, Idaho pays 11% below the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 540 work in the state.

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