Veterinarian Salary in Rhode Island
Based on 430+ workers in Rhode Island
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (RI)
$126,570
$60.85/hr
vs National Average
$124,944
+1.3% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$107K – $196K
430 employed in Rhode Island
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in Rhode Island
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $106,730 |
| 25th percentile | $108,820 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $126,570 |
| 75th percentile | $139,730 |
| 90th percentile | $196,300 |
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 Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Rhode Island) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,340 |
| 2023 | $132,280 |
| 2024 | $126,860 |
| 2025 | $126,570 |
| 2026 (projected) | $126,570 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Rhode Island Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $128,340 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $132,280 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $126,860 | $118,465 |
| 2025 | $126,570 | $124,944 |
| 2026 (projected) | $126,570 | $124,944 |
Veterinarian Salary by Experience Level in Rhode Island
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $108,820 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $126,570 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $139,730 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $196,300 |
Veterinarian Salary in Other States
Related Veterinarian Salaries in Rhode Island
How other high-demand occupations in Rhode Island compare to Veterinarian ($126,570 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Veterinarian | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Medicine Physician in RI | $512,730 | +305.1% | $246.50/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in RI | $467,160 | +269.1% | $224.60/hr |
| Cardiologist in RI | $395,610 | +212.6% | $190.20/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in RI | $379,490 | +199.8% | $182.45/hr |
| Psychiatrist in RI | $287,610 | +127.2% | $138.27/hr |
| Pediatrician in RI | $218,080 | +72.3% | $104.85/hr |
| Surgeon in RI | $199,990 | +58.0% | $96.15/hr |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in RI | $166,390 | +31.5% | $80.00/hr |
| Dentist in RI | $161,560 | +27.6% | $77.67/hr |
| Podiatrist in RI | $159,760 | +26.2% | $76.81/hr |
| Physician Assistant in RI | $139,930 | +10.6% | $67.27/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in RI | $135,970 | +7.4% | $65.37/hr |