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

Veterinarian Salary in Wisconsin

Median Annual in Wisconsin
$108,780/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$52.30/hr
▼ 16% below U.S. median

Salary Distribution in Wisconsin

groups Employed in WI
1,830
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$115,607 #42 of 49

Veterinarian pay in Wisconsin, explained

Veterinarians in Wisconsin earn a median of $108,780 per year ($52.30 per hour), which is 16% below the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $79,350, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $159,940. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within Wisconsin.

Is $108,780 good pay in Wisconsin?

Adjusted for Wisconsin's cost of living (which runs 94% of the U.S. average), that $108,780 is worth about $115,607 in national buying power — ranking Wisconsin #42 for real pay (vs #38 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in Wisconsin

Entry level (10th pct)
$79,350
$38.15/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$108,780
$52.30/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$159,940
$76.89/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs WI
Wisconsin (here) $108,780 $115,607
Illinois $133,580 $133,636 −$24,800
Minnesota $133,110 $134,971 −$24,330
Michigan $125,390 $130,320 −$16,610
Iowa $124,610 $141,986 −$15,830

Veterinarian in Wisconsin: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in Wisconsin?

Veterinarians in Wisconsin earn a median of $108,780 per year ($52.30 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does Wisconsin pay veterinarians well?

At $108,780, Wisconsin pays 16% below the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 1,830 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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