Veterinarian salary in
Indianapolis.
Veterinarians in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area earn a median annual wage of $127,850 ($61.47/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 520 working in the area.
Median salary
$127,850
$61.47/hr
2% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$64,500
High · 90th pct
$169,810
Pay rank
#48of 75 metros
Veterinarians
520
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Indianapolis actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Indianapolis
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $104,570–$157,160
Top earners make 2.6× what entry-level vets earn
How Indianapolis compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Indianapolis?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood, IN metro area is $127,850 ($61.47/hour). The middle 50% earn between $104,570 and $157,160.
How does Indianapolis compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $127,850 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Indianapolis?
The median hourly rate works out to $61.47, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Indianapolis compare to the rest of Indiana?
See the Indiana state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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