How much does a veterinarian make in Austin?
$133,300a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area. That is $64.06 an hour or $11,100 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.06
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 59 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,340Median: $133,300Highest 10%: $211,800
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,340 | $41.03 | |
| 25th | $121,600 | $58.46 | |
| Median | $133,300 | $64.06 | |
| 75th | $164,000 | $78.85 | |
| 90th | $211,800 | $101.81 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Dallas, TX | $133,600 |
| Houston, TX | $132,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $128,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $126,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $126,100 |
| Longview, TX | $124,700 |
| Amarillo, TX | $124,000 |
| Killeen, TX | $123,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $123,300 |
| Waco, TX | $122,900 |
| McAllen, TX | $121,600 |
| Tyler, TX | $120,900 |
| College Station, TX | $116,200 |
Related jobs in Austin
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $362,600 |
| Cardiologist | $341,100 |
| Dentist | $281,900 |
| Physician | $276,600 |
| Surgeon | $271,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $263,100 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $256,900 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $245,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $236,300 |
| Dentist | $188,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Austin?
The median hourly pay in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metro area is $64.06 ($133,300 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Austin than the national average?
Yes: $133,300 against $130,100 nationally, 2% more.
How does Austin compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $131,300, so Austin pays 1% more.
Where does Austin rank for veterinarian pay?
59 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Austin?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,340 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,800 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.