Veterinarian salary in
Tucson.
Veterinarians in the Tucson, AZ metro area earn a median annual wage of $131,540 ($63.24/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 250 working in the area.
Median salary
$131,540
$63.24/hr
1% above US median
Low · 10th pct
$76,890
High · 90th pct
$230,150
Pay rank
#30of 75 metros
Veterinarians
250
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Tucson actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Tucson
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $110,960–$195,870
Top earners make 3.0× what entry-level vets earn
How Tucson compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Tucson?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $131,540 ($63.24/hour). The middle 50% earn between $110,960 and $195,870.
How does Tucson compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $131,540 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Tucson?
The median hourly rate works out to $63.24, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Tucson compare to the rest of Arizona?
See the Arizona state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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