Veterinarians pay in Indiana
In Indiana, the median pay for veterinarians is $59.87 an hour ($124,530 a year). About 1,500 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). Indiana ranks 31st of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Indiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.59 | $63,630 |
| 25% of workers | $47.98 | $99,800 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.87 | $124,530 |
| 75% of workers | $74.99 | $155,980 |
| 90% of workers | $83.56 | $173,810 |
Veterinarians pay in Indiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood | $127,850 | 520 |
| South Bend-Mishawaka | $127,650 | 70 |
| Michigan City-La Porte | $126,500 | 30 |
| Bloomington | $125,480 | 30 |
| Fort Wayne | $124,970 | 80 |
| Evansville | $124,590 | 50 |
| Elkhart-Goshen | $119,310 | 30 |
| Lafayette-West Lafayette | $91,910 | 90 |
Indiana unemployment rate: 3.3% (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 Indiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $366,190 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,420 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $314,390 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $48,720 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $347,060 |
| Pediatricians, General | $177,300 |
| Registered Nurses | $83,500 |
| Pharmacists | $144,290 |
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