How much does a veterinarian make in Phoenix?
$161,100a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area. That is $77.43 an hour or $13,420 a month.
- Hourly
- $77.43
- Vs. national median
- +24%
- Rank among cities
- 14 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,480
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $82,580Median: $161,100Highest 10%: $304,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $82,580 | $39.70 | |
| 25th | $128,800 | $61.94 | |
| Median | $161,100 | $77.43 | |
| 75th | $209,100 | $100.52 | |
| 90th | $304,600 | $146.46 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $152,000 |
| Tucson, AZ | $131,500 |
Related jobs in Phoenix
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $559,000 |
| Radiologist | $525,900 |
| Surgeon | $410,100 |
| Neurologist | $409,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $369,700 |
| Physician | $349,500 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $341,700 |
| Physician | $301,300 |
| Orthodontist | $272,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $260,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Phoenix?
The median hourly pay in the Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ metro area is $77.43 ($161,100 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Phoenix than the national average?
Yes: $161,100 against $130,100 nationally, 24% more.
How does Phoenix compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $152,000, so Phoenix pays 6% more.
Where does Phoenix rank for veterinarian pay?
14 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Phoenix?
The lowest-paid 10% make $82,580 or less a year; the top 10% make $304,600 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.