How much does a veterinarian make in Connecticut?
$126,200a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Connecticut. That is $60.67 an hour or $10,520 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.67
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 26 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $46,960Median: $126,200Highest 10%: $218,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $46,960 | $22.58 | |
| 25th | $104,800 | $50.38 | |
| Median | $126,200 | $60.67 | |
| 75th | $167,400 | $80.48 | |
| 90th | $218,700 | $105.15 |
Cities in Connecticut
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Waterbury, CT | $132,000 |
| Bridgeport, CT | $129,900 |
| New Haven, CT | $127,600 |
| Norwich, CT | $125,900 |
| Hartford, CT | $125,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 23. Virginia | $126,700 |
| 24. Georgia | $126,600 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,600 |
| 26. Connecticut | $126,200 |
| 27. Nevada | $125,600 |
| 28. Michigan | $125,400 |
| 29. Ohio | $125,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Connecticut?
The median hourly pay in Connecticut is $60.67 ($126,200 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Connecticut than the national average?
No: $126,200 against $130,100 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Connecticut rank for veterinarian pay?
Connecticut ranks 26 of 49 states.
Which city in Connecticut pays veterinarians the most?
Waterbury-Shelton, CT, with a median of $132,000 a year.
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.