Veterinarian salary in
Hartford.
Veterinarians in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area earn a median annual wage of $125,750 ($60.46/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 320 working in the area.
Median salary
$125,750
$60.46/hr
3% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$55,980
High · 90th pct
$214,610
Pay rank
#56of 75 metros
Veterinarians
320
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Hartford actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Hartford
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $104,160–$165,640
Top earners make 3.8× what entry-level vets earn
How Hartford compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Hartford?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, CT metro area is $125,750 ($60.46/hour). The middle 50% earn between $104,160 and $165,640.
How does Hartford compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $125,750 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Hartford?
The median hourly rate works out to $60.46, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Hartford 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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