How much does a veterinarian make in Louisiana?
$124,400a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Louisiana. That is $59.79 an hour or $10,360 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.79
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among states
- 32 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 950
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $64,690Median: $124,400Highest 10%: $165,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $64,690 | $31.10 | |
| 25th | $78,660 | $37.82 | |
| Median | $124,400 | $59.79 | |
| 75th | $141,100 | $67.86 | |
| 90th | $165,600 | $79.60 |
Cities in Louisiana
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Slidell, LA | $128,500 |
| New Orleans, LA | $128,400 |
| Baton Rouge, LA | $126,900 |
| Shreveport, LA | $125,000 |
| Lafayette, LA | $124,500 |
| Monroe, LA | $117,400 |
| Lake Charles, LA | $115,200 |
| Hammond, LA | $112,100 |
| Alexandria, LA | $104,600 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 29. Ohio | $125,100 |
| 30. Iowa | $124,600 |
| 31. Indiana | $124,500 |
| 32. Louisiana | $124,400 |
| 33. Tennessee | $124,400 |
| 34. Utah | $124,000 |
| 35. South Carolina | $122,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Louisiana?
The median hourly pay in Louisiana is $59.79 ($124,400 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Louisiana than the national average?
No: $124,400 against $130,100 nationally, 4% less.
Where does Louisiana rank for veterinarian pay?
Louisiana ranks 32 of 49 states.
Which city in Louisiana pays veterinarians the most?
Slidell-Mandeville-Covington, LA, with a median of $128,500 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.