Veterinarian Salary in Nebraska
Based on 780+ workers in Nebraska
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NE)
$103,500
$49.76/hr
vs National Average
$124,944
-17.2% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$61K – $166K
780 employed in Nebraska
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in Nebraska
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $60,630 |
| 25th percentile | $85,660 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $103,500 |
| 75th percentile | $138,170 |
| 90th percentile | $165,660 |
Top-Paying Industries for Veterinarian (U.S.)
Which industries pay Veterinarians the most — nationwide figures (industry-level data is not available by state). Veterinarians in Nebraska tend to follow these industry patterns.
| Industry (U.S.) | Median Salary | Employed (U.S.) |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | $185,480 | 140 |
| Wholesale Trade | $160,570 | 490 |
| Retail Trade | $150,920 | 640 |
| Administrative and Support Services | $146,960 | — |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises | $145,940 | 70 |
Source: U.S. BLS OEWS National Industry-Specific estimates, May 2025. National figures (not state-specific).
Historical Salary Trend — Veterinarian in Nebraska vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nebraska) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,430 |
| 2023 | $82,970 |
| 2024 | $83,710 |
| 2025 | $103,500 |
| 2026 (projected) | $109,710 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nebraska Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $81,430 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $82,970 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $83,710 | $118,465 |
| 2025 | $103,500 | $124,944 |
| 2026 (projected) | $109,710 | $132,441 |
Veterinarian Salary by Experience Level in Nebraska
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $85,660 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $103,500 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $138,170 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $165,660 |
Veterinarian Salary in Other States
Related Veterinarian Salaries in Nebraska
How other high-demand occupations in Nebraska compare to Veterinarian ($103,500 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Veterinarian | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardiologist in NE | $646,300 | +524.4% | $310.72/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in NE | $371,880 | +259.3% | $178.79/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in NE | $342,570 | +231.0% | $164.70/hr |
| Surgeon in NE | $341,410 | +229.9% | $164.14/hr |
| Anesthesiologist in NE | $334,210 | +222.9% | $160.68/hr |
| Nurse Anesthetist in NE | $246,730 | +138.4% | $118.62/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NE | $228,590 | +120.9% | $109.90/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in NE | $221,360 | +113.9% | $106.42/hr |
| Dentist in NE | $179,750 | +73.7% | $86.42/hr |
| Pediatrician in NE | $175,990 | +70.0% | $84.61/hr |
| Pharmacist in NE | $139,330 | +34.6% | $66.99/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in NE | $138,880 | +34.2% | $66.77/hr |