How much does a veterinarian make in Madison?
$115,200a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $55.39 an hour or $9,601 a month.
- Hourly
- $55.39
- Vs. national median
- -11%
- Rank among cities
- 221 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,080Median: $115,200Highest 10%: $161,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,080 | $39.46 | |
| 25th | $101,400 | $48.76 | |
| Median | $115,200 | $55.39 | |
| 75th | $143,900 | $69.20 | |
| 90th | $161,900 | $77.82 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $158,200 |
| Duluth, MN | $126,700 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $117,800 |
| Kenosha, WI | $111,000 |
| Appleton, WI | $105,800 |
| Green Bay, WI | $104,900 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $340,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $329,700 |
| Physician | $301,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $296,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $291,000 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $284,000 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $227,700 |
| Dentist | $176,500 |
| Pharmacist | $158,100 |
| Radiologist | $135,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $55.39 ($115,200 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Madison than the national average?
No: $115,200 against $130,100 nationally, 11% less.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $108,800, so Madison pays 6% more.
Where does Madison rank for veterinarian pay?
221 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,080 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,900 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.