Veterinarian Salary in Nevada
Based on 680+ workers in Nevada
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (NV)
$125,550
$60.36/hr
vs National Average
$124,944
+0.5% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$99K – $190K
680 employed in Nevada
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in Nevada
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $98,860 |
| 25th percentile | $119,500 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $125,550 |
| 75th percentile | $159,900 |
| 90th percentile | $189,620 |
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 Nevada 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 Nevada vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Nevada) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,710 |
| 2023 | $103,530 |
| 2024 | $121,720 |
| 2025 | $125,550 |
| 2026 (projected) | $129,501 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Nevada Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $99,710 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $103,530 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $121,720 | $118,465 |
| 2025 | $125,550 | $124,944 |
| 2026 (projected) | $129,501 | $128,875 |
Veterinarian Salary by Experience Level in Nevada
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $119,500 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $125,550 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $159,900 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $189,620 |
Veterinarian Salary in Other States
Related Veterinarian Salaries in Nevada
How other high-demand occupations in Nevada compare to Veterinarian ($125,550 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Veterinarian | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radiologist in NV | $386,210 | +207.6% | $185.68/hr |
| Surgeon in NV | $326,520 | +160.1% | $156.98/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in NV | $251,550 | +100.4% | $120.94/hr |
| Psychiatrist in NV | $210,030 | +67.3% | $100.98/hr |
| Podiatrist in NV | $204,990 | +63.3% | $98.55/hr |
| Dentist in NV | $162,200 | +29.2% | $77.98/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in NV | $140,670 | +12.0% | $67.63/hr |
| Pharmacist in NV | $140,030 | +11.5% | $67.32/hr |
| Optometrist in NV | $135,650 | +8.0% | $65.22/hr |
| Physician Assistant in NV | $134,660 | +7.3% | $64.74/hr |
| Medical and Health Services Manager in NV | $119,990 | -4.4% | $57.69/hr |
| Dental Hygienist in NV | $115,290 | -8.2% | $55.43/hr |