Veterinarians salary
in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
- Middle 50%
- $120,010–$165,550
- vs U.S. median
- +3%
- Metro rank
- #22 of 82
Veterinarians in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metro earn a median of $133,550 a year, based on BLS estimates for 1,760 jobs (May 2025). That is 3% above the U.S. median of $130,100 and 2% above the TX statewide median of $131,330. It ranks #22 of 82 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE1,760 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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EMPLOYERS FILING FOR THIS JOB IN DALLAS · VISA-SPONSORED BASE WAGES
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Covers sponsored positions only.
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Questions
What is the average Veterinarians salary in Dallas?
The BLS median is $133,550 a year (May 2025). Half of the 1,760 jobs pay between $120,010 and $165,550. The 10th percentile is $85,660 and the 90th is $209,210.
Is Dallas a high-paying metro for Veterinarians?
That is 3% above the U.S. median of $130,100 and 2% above the TX statewide median of $131,330. It ranks #22 of 82 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinarians make an hour in Dallas?
About $64.21 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $133,550 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $57.70–$79.59 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Veterinarians the most in Dallas?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were A Caring Doctor (Texas), P.C ($160,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.