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Veterinarian Salary in Utah

Median Annual in Utah
$123,990/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$59.61/hr
▼ 5% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Utah

groups Employed in UT
640
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$125,415 #28 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Utah, explained

Veterinarians in Utah earn a median of $123,990 per year ($59.61 per hour), which is 5% below the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $75,970, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $215,720. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Utah.

Is $123,990 good pay in Utah?

Adjusted for Utah's cost of living (which runs 99% of the U.S. average), that $123,990 is worth about $125,415 in national buying power — ranking Utah #28 for real pay (vs #34 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Utah

Entry level (10th pct)
$75,970
$36.52/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$123,990
$59.61/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$215,720
$103.71/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs UT
Utah (here) $123,990 $125,415
Arizona $152,020 $150,998 −$28,030
Colorado $130,840 $126,965 −$6,850
New Mexico $129,390 $140,318 −$5,400
Nevada $125,550 $125,576 −$1,560
Idaho $116,170 $121,652 +$7,820
Wyoming $97,240 $104,908 +$26,750

Veterinarian in Utah: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Utah?

Veterinarians in Utah earn a median of $123,990 per year ($59.61 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Utah pay veterinarians well?

At $123,990, Utah pays 5% below the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 640 work in the state.

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