Veterinarian Salary in Mississippi: $118,500 Average

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Average base salary, Mississippi

$118,500 / year

≈ $9,900 per month · $56.97 per hour

LocationOr metro area

BLS May 2025 state data for Mississippi · median $109,000

25th percentile
$89,000Average
$118,50075th percentile
$134,000

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, aged to 2026 using compounded market movement. State selections show BLS state-level figures where published. Actual pay varies with experience, industry, and organization size.

Veterinarian salary by state

Alabama$124,500

Arizona$194,000

Arkansas$112,000

California$176,000

Colorado$142,000

Connecticut$144,000

District of Columbia$166,000

Florida$144,500

Georgia$132,500

Hawaii$133,500

Idaho$122,000

Illinois$159,000

Indiana$131,500

Iowa$126,500

Kansas$121,500

Kentucky$116,500

Louisiana$129,500

Maine$141,500

Maryland$169,500

Massachusetts$163,000

Michigan$132,500

Minnesota$151,500

Mississippi$118,500

Missouri$130,000

Montana$116,500

Nebraska$128,000

Nevada$145,500

New Hampshire$150,000

New Jersey$172,000

New Mexico$143,500

New York$157,000

North Carolina$141,000

North Dakota$112,000

Ohio$134,500

Oklahoma$128,000

Oregon$138,000

Pennsylvania$160,000

Rhode Island$138,500

South Carolina$130,500

South Dakota$97,500

Tennessee$134,000

Texas$143,000

Utah$144,500

Vermont$150,000

Virginia$148,000

Washington$168,500

West Virginia$132,000

Wisconsin$123,000

Wyoming$109,000

About this role

Veterinarian is a professional role in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family. Pay for this title reflects both its level and its scope; see our Title Level and Organization Responsibility guides for how WePayFairly defines them.

What Veterinarians do

Typical education: Doctoral Degree

Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, setting bones, dressing wounds, or performing surgery.
Inoculate animals against various diseases, such as rabies or distemper.
Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
Collect body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids for examination and analysis.
Operate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images.

Top skills: Reading Comprehension Active Listening Active Learning Speaking Science Judgment and Decision Making

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Veterinarian salary by industry

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

75,700 workers

$148,000

Other Services (except Public Administration)

2,270 workers

$145,500

Federal, State, and Local Government, excl. State & Local Schools & Hospitals & USPS

1,910 workers

$127,500

State Government, including Schools and Hospitals (OEWS Designation)

1,420 workers

$140,500

Educational Services

1,090 workers

$150,500

Federal Government, including the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation)

900 workers

$119,500

Sectors 44 and 45 – Retail Trade

640 workers

$158,000

Wholesale Trade

490 workers

$147,000

National sector-level figures, BLS OEWS May 2025, aged to 2026.

How this role compares

Veterinarian pays 11% below the average across 71 roles in the Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family (family average $165,500).

Similar-paying roles in Healthcare Practitioners and Technical

Optometrist$146,500

Physician Assistant$146,000

Nurse Practitioner$142,000

Medical Dosimetrist$153,500

Healthcare Diagnosing or Treating Practitioners, All Other$132,000

Radiation Therapist$119,000

Podiatrist$181,500

Physical Therapist$109,000

Genetic Counselor$108,500

Registered Nurse$105,000

Frequently asked questions

How much does a Veterinarian make?

The average base salary for a Veterinarian in the United States is $147,500 per year, or about $70.91 per hour.

What is the typical salary range?

Pay typically falls between $105,000 and $172,000 per year (25th to 75th percentile) depending on experience, location, industry, and organization size.

How does this compare with other Healthcare Practitioners and Technical roles?

The Healthcare Practitioners and Technical job family averages $165,500 across 71 roles tracked by WePayFairly.

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