Veterinarian salary in
New Orleans.
Veterinarians in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area earn a median annual wage of $128,360 ($61.71/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 200 working in the area.
Median salary
$128,360
$61.71/hr
1% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$71,230
High · 90th pct
$169,070
Pay rank
#46of 75 metros
Veterinarians
200
employed
Full wage range
What vets in New Orleans actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in New Orleans
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $91,230–$155,570
Top earners make 2.4× what entry-level vets earn
How New Orleans compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in New Orleans?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the New Orleans-Metairie, LA metro area is $128,360 ($61.71/hour). The middle 50% earn between $91,230 and $155,570.
How does New Orleans compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $128,360 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in New Orleans?
The median hourly rate works out to $61.71, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does New Orleans 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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