Veterinarians pay in Connecticut
In Connecticut, the median pay for veterinarians is $60.67 an hour ($126,190 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). Connecticut ranks 26th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Connecticut
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $22.58 | $46,960 |
| 25% of workers | $50.37 | $104,780 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.67 | $126,190 |
| 75% of workers | $80.47 | $167,390 |
| 90% of workers | $105.16 | $218,720 |
Veterinarians pay in Connecticut metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Waterbury-Shelton | $132,030 | 80 |
| Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury | $129,940 | 270 |
| New Haven | $127,570 | 140 |
| Norwich-New London-Willimantic | $125,860 | 60 |
| Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford | $125,750 | 320 |
Connecticut unemployment rate: 5.1% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Connecticut
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $214,990 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $50,950 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,250 |
| Pediatricians, General | $216,830 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $208,000 |
| Registered Nurses | $102,740 |
| Physical Therapists | $104,360 |
| Physician Assistants | $139,860 |
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