How much does a veterinarian make in Providence?
$129,400a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. That is $62.21 an hour or $10,780 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.21
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 100 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 520
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,000Median: $129,400Highest 10%: $199,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,000 | $49.50 | |
| 25th | $108,800 | $52.32 | |
| Median | $129,400 | $62.21 | |
| 75th | $161,400 | $77.61 | |
| 90th | $199,200 | $95.79 |
Other cities in Rhode Island
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| No other city in the state with data. |
Related jobs in Providence
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $476,900 |
| Radiologist | $448,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $438,300 |
| Ophthalmologist | $399,000 |
| Cardiologist | $395,600 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $379,500 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $378,000 |
| Surgeon | $346,300 |
| Physician | $319,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $287,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Providence?
The median hourly pay in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $62.21 ($129,400 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Providence than the national average?
No: $129,400 against $130,100 nationally, 1% less.
How does Providence compare with the rest of Rhode Island?
The median in Rhode Island is $126,600, so Providence pays 2% more.
Where does Providence rank for veterinarian pay?
100 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Providence?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,000 or less a year; the top 10% make $199,200 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.