Veterinarian Salary in Utah
Based on 640+ workers in Utah
Data year: 2025 · Last updated: October 2026
Median Annual Salary (UT)
$123,990
$59.61/hr
vs National Average
$124,944
-0.8% vs national median
Salary Range (10th–90th)
$76K – $216K
640 employed in Utah
Salary Distribution — Veterinarian in Utah
| Percentile | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $75,970 |
| 25th percentile | $99,560 |
| Median (50th percentile) | $123,990 |
| 75th percentile | $168,690 |
| 90th percentile | $215,720 |
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 Utah 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 Utah vs National
| Year | Median Salary (Utah) |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,320 |
| 2023 | $111,890 |
| 2024 | $121,850 |
| 2025 | $123,990 |
| 2026 (projected) | $126,168 |
The latest year is a projection based on recent wage trends — BLS has not yet released that year’s data.
| Year | Utah Median | National Median |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $102,320 | $103,756 |
| 2023 | $111,890 | $112,674 |
| 2024 | $121,850 | $118,465 |
| 2025 | $123,990 | $124,944 |
| 2026 (projected) | $126,168 | $127,138 |
Veterinarian Salary by Experience Level in Utah
| Experience Level | Years | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|---|
| Junior | 0-2 yrs | $99,560 |
| Mid-level | 3-5 yrs | $123,990 |
| Senior | 6-9 yrs | $168,690 |
| Staff / Lead | 10+ yrs | $215,720 |
Veterinarian Salary in Other States
Related Veterinarian Salaries in Utah
How other high-demand occupations in Utah compare to Veterinarian ($123,990 median).
| Occupation | Median Salary | vs Veterinarian | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist in UT | $437,170 | +252.6% | $210.18/hr |
| Radiologist in UT | $417,250 | +236.5% | $200.60/hr |
| Internal Medicine Physician in UT | $331,720 | +167.5% | $159.48/hr |
| Psychiatrist in UT | $299,670 | +141.7% | $144.07/hr |
| Family Medicine Physician in UT | $297,510 | +139.9% | $143.03/hr |
| Pediatrician in UT | $210,360 | +69.7% | $101.13/hr |
| Pharmacist in UT | $144,240 | +16.3% | $69.35/hr |
| Emergency Medicine Physician in UT | $140,370 | +13.2% | $67.49/hr |
| Physician Assistant in UT | $134,740 | +8.7% | $64.78/hr |
| Dentist in UT | $133,320 | +7.5% | $64.10/hr |
| Nurse Midwife in UT | $130,930 | +5.6% | $62.95/hr |
| Nurse Practitioner in UT | $130,920 | +5.6% | $62.94/hr |