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

Veterinarian Salary in Vermont

Median Annual in Vermont
$131,820/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$63.38/hr
▲ 1% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Vermont

groups Employed in VT
280
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$134,568 #17 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Vermont, explained

Veterinarians in Vermont earn a median of $131,820 per year ($63.38 per hour), which is 1% above the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $91,290, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $213,060. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Vermont.

Is $131,820 good pay in Vermont?

Adjusted for Vermont's cost of living (which runs 98% of the U.S. average), that $131,820 is worth about $134,568 in national buying power — ranking Vermont #17 for real pay (vs #12 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Vermont

Entry level (10th pct)
$91,290
$43.89/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$131,820
$63.38/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$213,060
$102.43/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs VT
Vermont (here) $131,820 $134,568
Massachusetts $140,260 $132,625 −$8,440
New York $131,830 $122,154 −$10
New Hampshire $128,190 $123,064 +$3,630

Veterinarian in Vermont: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Vermont?

Veterinarians in Vermont earn a median of $131,820 per year ($63.38 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Vermont pay veterinarians well?

At $131,820, Vermont pays 1% above the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 280 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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