Veterinarians pay range in Birmingham
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $176,330 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Birmingham earn between $102,580 and $159,940.
- $78K10th
- $103K25th
- $107KMedian
- $160K75th
- $176K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $132,810 | $11,068 | $63.85 |
| Median | $106,890 | $8,908 | $51.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $102,580 | $8,548 | $49.32 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $159,940 | $13,328 | $76.89 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Birmingham vs. Alabama and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Birmingham earn 11% more than the Alabama average ($120,170) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | $132,810 | $106,890 | $77,990 | $176,330 | 310 |
| Alabama | $120,170 | $105,630 | $65,430 | $172,290 | 1,020 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Birmingham
On the average salary of $132,810, a single filer in Birmingham takes home about $96,672 a year, or $8,056 a month and $3,718 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Is Birmingham a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Birmingham area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.6), so the average $132,810 buys what about $144,919 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Birmingham ($47,770). A typical home costs $262,556, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Alabama cities
Birmingham ranks 1st of 5 Alabama metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Birmingham$132,810
- Huntsville$124,300
- Montgomery$118,640
- Auburn$113,940
- Florence$105,040
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Birmingham: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Birmingham?
$63.85 an hour on average, and $51.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Birmingham?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $77,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $102,580, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Birmingham?
About $96,672 a year ($8,056 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $132,810. City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
Do veterinarians earn more in Birmingham than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131; area Birmingham, AL (13820). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.9%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). City occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.12, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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