Veterinarian salary in
Bridgeport.
Veterinarians in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area earn a median annual wage of $129,940 ($62.47/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 270 working in the area.
Median salary
$129,940
$62.47/hr
Same as US median
Low · 10th pct
$46,960
High · 90th pct
$236,790
Pay rank
#36of 75 metros
Veterinarians
270
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Bridgeport actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Bridgeport
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $104,770–$170,510
Top earners make 5.0× what entry-level vets earn
How Bridgeport compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Bridgeport?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area is $129,940 ($62.47/hour). The middle 50% earn between $104,770 and $170,510.
How does Bridgeport compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $129,940 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Bridgeport?
The median hourly rate works out to $62.47, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Bridgeport compare to the rest of Connecticut?
See the Connecticut state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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