Veterinarian salary in
Baton Rouge.
Veterinarians in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area earn a median annual wage of $126,890 ($61.00/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 160 working in the area.
Median salary
$126,890
$61.00/hr
2% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$65,550
High · 90th pct
$165,560
Pay rank
#53of 75 metros
Veterinarians
160
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Baton Rouge actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Baton Rouge
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $78,400–$154,580
Top earners make 2.5× what entry-level vets earn
How Baton Rouge compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Baton Rouge?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Baton Rouge, LA metro area is $126,890 ($61.00/hour). The middle 50% earn between $78,400 and $154,580.
How does Baton Rouge compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $126,890 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Baton Rouge?
The median hourly rate works out to $61.00, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Baton Rouge compare to the rest of Louisiana?
See the Louisiana state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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