Veterinarians pay in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, the median pay for veterinarians is $67.43 an hour ($140,260 a year). About 1,920 people work in this job there.
That is 8% higher than the U.S. median ($130,100). Massachusetts ranks 6th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Massachusetts
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.31 | $96,320 |
| 25% of workers | $58.49 | $121,670 |
| Half of workers (median) | $67.43 | $140,260 |
| 75% of workers | $84.25 | $175,250 |
| 90% of workers | $125.00 | $260,010 |
Veterinarians pay in Massachusetts metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Barnstable Town | $164,060 | 100 |
| Amherst Town-Northampton | $163,630 | 60 |
| Boston-Cambridge-Newton | $138,900 | 1,540 |
| Worcester | $130,950 | 250 |
| Springfield | $128,750 | 80 |
| Pittsfield | $127,910 | 30 |
Massachusetts unemployment rate: 4.3% (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 Massachusetts
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $236,580 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $49,540 |
| Pediatricians, General | $221,170 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $46,670 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $285,250 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $356,230 |
| Registered Nurses | $104,550 |
| Pharmacists | $138,170 |
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