Veterinarian salary in
Providence.
Veterinarians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area earn a median annual wage of $129,390 ($62.21/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 520 working in the area.
Median salary
$129,390
$62.21/hr
1% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$102,960
High · 90th pct
$199,240
Pay rank
#40of 75 metros
Veterinarians
520
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Providence actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Providence
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $108,820–$161,420
Top earners make 1.9× what entry-level vets earn
How Providence compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Providence?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area is $129,390 ($62.21/hour). The middle 50% earn between $108,820 and $161,420.
How does Providence compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $129,390 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Providence?
The median hourly rate works out to $62.21, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Providence compare to the rest of Rhode Island?
See the Rhode Island state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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