How much does a veterinarian make in Dallas?
$133,600a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area. That is $64.21 an hour or $11,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.21
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among cities
- 57 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,760
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $85,660Median: $133,600Highest 10%: $209,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $85,660 | $41.18 | |
| 25th | $120,000 | $57.70 | |
| Median | $133,600 | $64.21 | |
| 75th | $165,600 | $79.59 | |
| 90th | $209,200 | $100.58 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Austin, TX | $133,300 |
| 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 Dallas
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $666,900 |
| Surgeon | $494,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $431,900 |
| Cardiologist | $403,300 |
| Dentist | $402,600 |
| Neurologist | $360,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $360,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $324,200 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $321,300 |
| Physician | $316,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Dallas?
The median hourly pay in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro area is $64.21 ($133,600 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Dallas than the national average?
Yes: $133,600 against $130,100 nationally, 3% more.
How does Dallas compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $131,300, so Dallas pays 2% more.
Where does Dallas rank for veterinarian pay?
57 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Dallas?
The lowest-paid 10% make $85,660 or less a year; the top 10% make $209,200 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.