How much does a veterinarian make in Florida?
$131,700a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Florida. That is $63.30 an hour or $10,970 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.30
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 13 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 5,360
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $62,430Median: $131,700Highest 10%: $209,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $62,430 | $30.01 | |
| 25th | $83,790 | $40.28 | |
| Median | $131,700 | $63.30 | |
| 75th | $166,400 | $79.99 | |
| 90th | $209,500 | $100.73 |
Cities in Florida
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Pensacola, FL | $147,000 |
| Tallahassee, FL | $140,800 |
| Naples, FL | $137,000 |
| North Port, FL | $136,800 |
| Sebastian, FL | $134,000 |
| Palm Bay, FL | $133,900 |
| Jacksonville, FL | $133,800 |
| Orlando, FL | $132,400 |
| Deltona, FL | $131,800 |
| Tampa, FL | $131,200 |
| Miami, FL | $129,900 |
| Lakeland, FL | $129,800 |
| Ocala, FL | $129,400 |
| Crestview, FL | $129,000 |
| Cape Coral, FL | $128,900 |
| Port St. Lucie, FL | $128,300 |
| Homosassa Springs, FL | $123,200 |
| Punta Gorda, FL | $118,600 |
| Gainesville, FL | $115,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 10. Minnesota | $133,100 |
| 11. New York | $131,800 |
| 12. Vermont | $131,800 |
| 13. Florida | $131,700 |
| 14. Texas | $131,300 |
| 15. Colorado | $130,800 |
| 16. Maine | $130,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Florida?
The median hourly pay in Florida is $63.30 ($131,700 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Florida than the national average?
Yes: $131,700 against $130,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Florida rank for veterinarian pay?
Florida ranks 13 of 49 states.
Which city in Florida pays veterinarians the most?
Pensacola-Ferry Pass-Brent, FL, with a median of $147,000 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.