Veterinarians pay in Wisconsin
In Wisconsin, the median pay for veterinarians is $52.30 an hour ($108,780 a year). About 1,830 people work in this job there.
That is 16% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). Wisconsin ranks 38th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Wisconsin
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.15 | $79,350 |
| 25% of workers | $47.57 | $98,950 |
| Half of workers (median) | $52.30 | $108,780 |
| 75% of workers | $63.88 | $132,880 |
| 90% of workers | $76.89 | $159,940 |
Veterinarians pay in Wisconsin metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee-Waukesha | $117,780 | 430 |
| Madison | $115,210 | 420 |
| Racine-Mount Pleasant | $115,100 | 30 |
| Kenosha | $110,990 | 50 |
| Eau Claire | $110,120 | 40 |
| Appleton | $105,800 | 100 |
| Janesville-Beloit | $105,410 | 30 |
| La Crosse-Onalaska | $105,230 | 30 |
| Green Bay | $104,850 | 100 |
| Wausau | $101,540 | 40 |
Wisconsin unemployment rate: 3.2% (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 Wisconsin
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $391,740 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,020 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,850 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $367,160 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Registered Nurses | $95,530 |
| Pharmacists | $148,740 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,840 |
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