How much does a veterinarian make in Milwaukee?
$117,800a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area. That is $56.63 an hour or $9,815 a month.
- Hourly
- $56.63
- Vs. national median
- -9%
- Rank among cities
- 213 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $80,210Median: $117,800Highest 10%: $161,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $80,210 | $38.56 | |
| 25th | $100,200 | $48.17 | |
| Median | $117,800 | $56.63 | |
| 75th | $132,900 | $63.88 | |
| 90th | $161,200 | $77.52 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Minneapolis, MN | $158,200 |
| Duluth, MN | $126,700 |
| Madison, WI | $115,200 |
| Kenosha, WI | $111,000 |
| Appleton, WI | $105,800 |
| Green Bay, WI | $104,900 |
Related jobs in Milwaukee
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $762,400 |
| Physician | $411,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $331,500 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $300,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $287,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $282,800 |
| Pediatrician | $276,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $239,200 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Milwaukee?
The median hourly pay in the Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI metro area is $56.63 ($117,800 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Milwaukee than the national average?
No: $117,800 against $130,100 nationally, 9% less.
How does Milwaukee compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $108,800, so Milwaukee pays 8% more.
Where does Milwaukee rank for veterinarian pay?
213 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Milwaukee?
The lowest-paid 10% make $80,210 or less a year; the top 10% make $161,200 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.