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

Veterinarian Salary in Nebraska

Median Annual in Nebraska
$103,500/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$49.76/hr
▼ 20% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Nebraska

groups Employed in NE
780
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$114,869 #44 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Nebraska, explained

Veterinarians in Nebraska earn a median of $103,500 per year ($49.76 per hour), which is 20% below the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $60,630, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $165,660. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Nebraska.

Is $103,500 good pay in Nebraska?

Adjusted for Nebraska's cost of living (which runs 90% of the U.S. average), that $103,500 is worth about $114,869 in national buying power — ranking Nebraska #44 for real pay (vs #44 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Nebraska

Entry level (10th pct)
$60,630
$29.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$103,500
$49.76/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$165,660
$79.64/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs NE
Nebraska (here) $103,500 $114,869
Colorado $130,840 $126,965 −$27,340
Iowa $124,610 $141,986 −$21,110
Missouri $114,660 $126,254 −$11,160
Kansas $107,080 $118,888 −$3,580
Wyoming $97,240 $104,908 +$6,260
South Dakota $88,650 $100,072 +$14,850

Veterinarian in Nebraska: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Nebraska?

Veterinarians in Nebraska earn a median of $103,500 per year ($49.76 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Nebraska pay veterinarians well?

At $103,500, Nebraska pays 20% below the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 780 work in the state.

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