How much does a veterinarian make in Mississippi?
$105,400a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Mississippi. That is $50.66 an hour or $8,781 a month.
- Hourly
- $50.66
- Vs. national median
- -19%
- Rank among states
- 42 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $70,050Median: $105,400Highest 10%: $163,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $70,050 | $33.68 | |
| 25th | $85,780 | $41.24 | |
| Median | $105,400 | $50.66 | |
| 75th | $129,400 | $62.20 | |
| 90th | $163,000 | $78.38 |
Cities in Mississippi
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Memphis, TN | $125,100 |
| Hattiesburg, MS | $104,600 |
| Gulfport, MS | $104,500 |
| Jackson, MS | $104,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 39. Arkansas | $107,700 |
| 40. Kansas | $107,100 |
| 41. Alabama | $105,600 |
| 42. Mississippi | $105,400 |
| 43. Kentucky | $104,100 |
| 44. Nebraska | $103,500 |
| 45. North Dakota | $102,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Mississippi?
The median hourly pay in Mississippi is $50.66 ($105,400 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Mississippi than the national average?
No: $105,400 against $130,100 nationally, 19% less.
Where does Mississippi rank for veterinarian pay?
Mississippi ranks 42 of 49 states.
Which city in Mississippi pays veterinarians the most?
Memphis, TN-MS-AR, with a median of $125,100 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.