How much does a veterinarian make in Portland?
$131,000a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area. That is $62.98 an hour or $10,920 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.98
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 80 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 280
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $101,400Median: $131,000Highest 10%: $196,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $101,400 | $48.77 | |
| 25th | $122,900 | $59.06 | |
| Median | $131,000 | $62.98 | |
| 75th | $160,600 | $77.21 | |
| 90th | $196,700 | $94.55 |
Other cities in Maine
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Bangor, ME | $127,700 |
Related jobs in Portland
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $578,200 |
| Physician | $442,800 |
| Anesthesiologist | $438,600 |
| Ophthalmologist | $337,900 |
| Orthodontist | $323,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $304,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $256,600 |
| Pediatrician | $245,900 |
| Dermatologist | $239,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Portland?
The median hourly pay in the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area is $62.98 ($131,000 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Portland than the national average?
Yes: $131,000 against $130,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does Portland compare with the rest of Maine?
The median in Maine is $130,600, so Portland pays 0% more.
Where does Portland rank for veterinarian pay?
80 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Portland?
The lowest-paid 10% make $101,400 or less a year; the top 10% make $196,700 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.