How much does a veterinarian make in Rhode Island?
$126,600a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Rhode Island. That is $60.85 an hour or $10,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.85
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 25 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $106,700Median: $126,600Highest 10%: $196,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $106,700 | $51.31 | |
| 25th | $108,800 | $52.32 | |
| Median | $126,600 | $60.85 | |
| 75th | $139,700 | $67.18 | |
| 90th | $196,300 | $94.38 |
Cities in Rhode Island
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Providence, RI | $129,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 22. New Hampshire | $128,200 |
| 23. Virginia | $126,700 |
| 24. Georgia | $126,600 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,600 |
| 26. Connecticut | $126,200 |
| 27. Nevada | $125,600 |
| 28. Michigan | $125,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Rhode Island?
The median hourly pay in Rhode Island is $60.85 ($126,600 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Rhode Island than the national average?
No: $126,600 against $130,100 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Rhode Island rank for veterinarian pay?
Rhode Island ranks 25 of 49 states.
Which city in Rhode Island pays veterinarians the most?
Providence-Warwick, RI-MA, with a median of $129,400 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.