1.2% higher than the US national median ($130,104)
Verified BLS OEWS data · Updated May 18, 2026
Source: BLS OEWS · Published May 15, 2026
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The median salary for Veterinarians in Florida is $131,664 per year ($63.30/hr). This is 1.2% higher than the national median of $130,104.
About This Role
BLS Standard Occupational Classification 2018
Diagnose, treat, or research diseases and injuries of animals. Includes veterinarians who conduct research and development, inspect livestock, or care for pets and companion animals.
Wage Percentiles: Florida
Hourly & annualized (2,080 hours) · National adjusted
Percentile
Hourly Rate
Annual Salary
vs National
P10Entry level
$30.01
$62,421
-15.6%
P25
$40.28
$83,782
-17.4%
P50MEDIAN
$63.30
$131,664
+1.2%
P75
$79.99
$166,379
+0.2%
P90Top earners
$100.73
$209,518
-2.9%
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Career Outlook
BLS Employment Projections · 2024-2034
10-year growth
+9.6%
Much faster than average
Annual openings
3K
per year, on avg
Workforce today
86K
as of 2024
Why those openings exist
28% from new growth72% from people leaving the role
Mixed: openings come from both new growth and people exiting the role.
Typical entry requirements
Education
Doctoral or professional degree
Experience
None
On-the-job training
None
Industry Wage Breakdown
Top 2 industries by employment · median annual wage, sector-specific
Industry
Workforce
Median Pay
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
NAICS 541900
75K
$129,990
Other Personal Services
NAICS 812900
1K
$135,460
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median veterinarians salary in Florida?
The median (P50) annual salary for Veterinarians in Florida is approximately $131,664, based on BLS OEWS May 2025 data. This is 1.2% higher than the national median of $130,104. For the full P10–P90 breakdown and market context, open CompSignal.
Wage figures on this page come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey, May 2025 release. OEWS surveys roughly 1.1 million establishments annually. It is the most comprehensive employer-reported wage dataset in the United States.
P10 through P90 percentiles represent the wage distribution across all surveyed employers (not self-reported by workers). Geographic adjustments use BLS-derived cost multipliers calibrated from regional wage variation.
Wages are estimates. Individual compensation depends on experience, education, employer size, industry, and negotiation. Use this as benchmark context, not absolute ground truth.
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