How much does a veterinarian make in Tucson?
$131,500a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $63.24 an hour or $10,960 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.24
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 77 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 250
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,890Median: $131,500Highest 10%: $230,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,890 | $36.97 | |
| 25th | $111,000 | $53.35 | |
| Median | $131,500 | $63.24 | |
| 75th | $195,900 | $94.17 | |
| 90th | $230,200 | $110.65 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Phoenix, AZ | $161,100 |
| Prescott Valley, AZ | $152,000 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $357,100 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $300,000 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $264,300 |
| Psychiatrist | $257,700 |
| Dermatologist | $231,000 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $227,900 |
| Pediatrician | $183,400 |
| Dentist | $182,200 |
| Optometrist | $157,700 |
| Pharmacist | $147,400 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $63.24 ($131,500 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Tucson than the national average?
Yes: $131,500 against $130,100 nationally, 1% more.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $152,000, so Tucson pays 13% less.
Where does Tucson rank for veterinarian pay?
77 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,890 or less a year; the top 10% make $230,200 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.