Veterinarians pay in Louisiana
In Louisiana, the median pay for veterinarians is $59.79 an hour ($124,370 a year). About 950 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). Louisiana ranks 32nd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Louisiana
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $31.10 | $64,690 |
| 25% of workers | $37.82 | $78,660 |
| Half of workers (median) | $59.79 | $124,370 |
| 75% of workers | $67.86 | $141,140 |
| 90% of workers | $79.60 | $165,560 |
Veterinarians pay in Louisiana metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Slidell-Mandeville-Covington | $128,500 | 130 |
| New Orleans-Metairie | $128,360 | 200 |
| Baton Rouge | $126,890 | 160 |
| Shreveport-Bossier City | $124,970 | 80 |
| Lafayette | $124,470 | 90 |
| Monroe | $117,400 | 40 |
| Lake Charles | $115,210 | 60 |
| Hammond | $112,140 | 40 |
| Alexandria | $104,580 | 30 |
Louisiana unemployment rate: 4.2% (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 Louisiana
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $350,920 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $35,530 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $30,480 |
| Registered Nurses | $80,230 |
| Pharmacists | $132,410 |
| Physical Therapists | $98,530 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $69,610 |
| Respiratory Therapists | $75,240 |
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