How much does a veterinarian make in Texas?
$131,300a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Texas. That is $63.14 an hour or $10,940 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.14
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 14 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 6,270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,510Median: $131,300Highest 10%: $203,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,510 | $36.78 | |
| 25th | $107,900 | $51.87 | |
| Median | $131,300 | $63.14 | |
| 75th | $164,000 | $78.85 | |
| 90th | $203,900 | $98.04 |
Cities in Texas
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Dallas, TX | $133,600 |
| Austin, TX | $133,300 |
| Houston, TX | $132,300 |
| San Antonio, TX | $128,600 |
| Lubbock, TX | $126,400 |
| Corpus Christi, TX | $126,100 |
| Longview, TX | $124,700 |
| Amarillo, TX | $124,000 |
| Killeen, TX | $123,400 |
| El Paso, TX | $123,300 |
| Waco, TX | $122,900 |
| Abilene, TX | $122,800 |
| McAllen, TX | $121,600 |
| Brownsville, TX | $120,900 |
| Tyler, TX | $120,900 |
| College Station, TX | $116,200 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 11. New York | $131,800 |
| 12. Vermont | $131,800 |
| 13. Florida | $131,700 |
| 14. Texas | $131,300 |
| 15. Colorado | $130,800 |
| 16. Maine | $130,600 |
| 17. Hawaii | $130,100 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Texas?
The median hourly pay in Texas is $63.14 ($131,300 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Texas than the national average?
Yes: $131,300 against $130,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does Texas rank for veterinarian pay?
Texas ranks 14 of 49 states.
Which city in Texas pays veterinarians the most?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, with a median of $133,600 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.