Veterinarians Salary in Texas
The median pay for a veterinarians in Texas is $121,220/year ($58.28/hour), per BLS data. The range runs from $73K at the entry level to $210K for experienced workers.
Statewide average. Salary and cost of living vary significantly across Texas. Jump to a metro for precise data:
So what does $121K get you in Texas?
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Compensation breakdown
Annual earnings by percentile, Texas
Entry-level veterinarians (10th percentile) start around $73K. Mid-career wages sit at $121K. Top earners bring in $210K or more, a $137K spread from bottom to top.
Veterinarians salary by metro in Texas
17 metro areas with BLS data, ranked by median pay
| Metro area | Median salary | vs. state | Employment |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Antonio-New Braunfels | $125K | +3% | 510 |
| Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands | $125K | +3% | 1,320 |
| Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos | $124K | +3% | 640 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington | $123K | +2% | 1,600 |
| Beaumont-Port Arthur | $122K | +0% | 50 |
| El Paso | $114K | -6% | 80 |
| Corpus Christi | $114K | -6% | 60 |
| Waco | $112K | -8% | 50 |
| McAllen-Edinburg-Mission | $110K | -9% | 40 |
| Amarillo | $108K | -11% | 70 |
| Killeen-Temple | $108K | -11% | 70 |
| Lubbock | $105K | -13% | 70 |
| Longview | $102K | -16% | 60 |
| Tyler | $102K | -16% | 60 |
| Abilene | $100K | -18% | 40 |
| College Station-Bryan | $99K | -18% | 210 |
| Brownsville-Harlingen | $98K | -19% | 30 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do veterinarians make in Texas?
The median is $121,220 a year, that works out to about $58 an hour. But the range is wide: entry-level workers start around $73,180, and experienced veterinarians can clear $209,720. These are BLS numbers, based on employer-reported data, not self-reported surveys.
Is $121K enough to live in Texas?
On that salary, you'd take home roughly $7,801/month after taxes. A 2-bedroom here rents for about $1,415/month, which eats 18.1% of your paycheck. That's under the 30% guideline most financial planners use, so the numbers work.
How far does a veterinarians salary go in Texas?
Texas has a Regional Price Parity of 100 (100 is the national average). That's right at the national average. After cost-of-living adjustment, the median veterinarians salary is worth about $132,495 in national-average purchasing power.
Where do veterinarians get paid the most?
The table above ranks every state by median pay for this role. Keep in mind that the highest-paying states tend to have the highest costs of living, so the top salary doesn't always mean the most money in your pocket.