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

Veterinarian Salary in Louisiana

Median Annual in Louisiana
$124,370/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.79/hr
▼ 4% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Louisiana

groups Employed in LA
950
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$140,998 #8 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Louisiana, explained

Veterinarians in Louisiana earn a median of $124,370 per year ($59.79 per hour), which is 4% below the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $64,690, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $165,560. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Louisiana.

Is $124,370 good pay in Louisiana?

Adjusted for Louisiana's cost of living (which runs 88% of the U.S. average), that $124,370 is worth about $140,998 in national buying power — ranking Louisiana #8 for real pay (vs #32 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Louisiana

Entry level (10th pct)
$64,690
$31.10/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$124,370
$59.79/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,560
$79.60/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs LA
Louisiana (here) $124,370 $140,998
Texas $131,330 $135,312 −$6,960
Arkansas $107,710 $123,894 +$16,660
Mississippi $105,370 $121,180 +$19,000

Veterinarian in Louisiana: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Louisiana?

Veterinarians in Louisiana earn a median of $124,370 per year ($59.79 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Louisiana pay veterinarians well?

At $124,370, Louisiana pays 4% below the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 950 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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