Veterinarian salary in
Albuquerque.
Veterinarians in the Albuquerque, NM metro area earn a median annual wage of $140,200 ($67.40/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 240 working in the area.
Median salary
$140,200
$67.40/hr
8% above US median
Low · 10th pct
$90,990
High · 90th pct
$222,390
Pay rank
#17of 75 metros
Veterinarians
240
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Albuquerque actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Albuquerque
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $120,030–$174,100
Top earners make 2.4× what entry-level vets earn
How Albuquerque compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Albuquerque?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Albuquerque, NM metro area is $140,200 ($67.40/hour). The middle 50% earn between $120,030 and $174,100.
How does Albuquerque compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $140,200 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Albuquerque?
The median hourly rate works out to $67.40, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Albuquerque compare to the rest of New Mexico?
See the New Mexico state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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