How much does a veterinarian make in Houston?
$132,300a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. That is $63.60 an hour or $11,020 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.60
- Vs. national median
- +2%
- Rank among cities
- 68 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,340
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,390Median: $132,300Highest 10%: $207,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,390 | $39.13 | |
| 25th | $119,300 | $57.37 | |
| Median | $132,300 | $63.60 | |
| 75th | $170,900 | $82.16 | |
| 90th | $207,700 | $99.84 |
Other cities in Texas
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Dallas, TX | $133,600 |
| Austin, TX | $133,300 |
| 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 Houston
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Dentist | $389,500 |
| Ophthalmologist | $320,500 |
| Physician | $292,500 |
| Physician | $291,500 |
| Neurologist | $278,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $275,300 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $274,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $249,100 |
| Anesthesiologist | $210,200 |
| Dermatologist | $207,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Houston?
The median hourly pay in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area is $63.60 ($132,300 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Houston than the national average?
Yes: $132,300 against $130,100 nationally, 2% more.
How does Houston compare with the rest of Texas?
The median in Texas is $131,300, so Houston pays 1% more.
Where does Houston rank for veterinarian pay?
68 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Houston?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,390 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,700 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.