How much does a veterinarian make in Boston?
$138,900a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area. That is $66.78 an hour or $11,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $66.78
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 46 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,540
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $83,230Median: $138,900Highest 10%: $281,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $83,230 | $40.01 | |
| 25th | $124,700 | $59.95 | |
| Median | $138,900 | $66.78 | |
| 75th | $177,900 | $85.54 | |
| 90th | $281,100 | $135.14 |
Other cities in Massachusetts
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Barnstable Town, MA | $164,100 |
| Amherst Town, MA | $163,600 |
| Worcester, MA | $131,000 |
| Providence, RI | $129,400 |
| Springfield, MA | $128,800 |
Related jobs in Boston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $409,700 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $394,700 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $392,300 |
| Surgeon | $386,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $356,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $325,200 |
| Physician | $285,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $284,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $243,200 |
| Podiatrist | $240,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Boston?
The median hourly pay in the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area is $66.78 ($138,900 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Boston than the national average?
Yes: $138,900 against $130,100 nationally, 7% more.
How does Boston compare with the rest of Massachusetts?
The median in Massachusetts is $140,300, so Boston pays 1% less.
Where does Boston rank for veterinarian pay?
46 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Boston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $83,230 or less a year; the top 10% make $281,100 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.