Veterinarian salary in
Birmingham.
Veterinarians in the Birmingham, AL metro area earn a median annual wage of $106,890 ($51.39/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 310 working in the area.
Median salary
$106,890
$51.39/hr
18% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$77,990
High · 90th pct
$176,330
Pay rank
#73of 75 metros
Veterinarians
310
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Birmingham actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Birmingham
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $102,580–$159,940
Top earners make 2.3× what entry-level vets earn
How Birmingham compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Birmingham?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Birmingham, AL metro area is $106,890 ($51.39/hour). The middle 50% earn between $102,580 and $159,940.
How does Birmingham compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $106,890 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Birmingham?
The median hourly rate works out to $51.39, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Birmingham compare to the rest of Alabama?
See the Alabama state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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