Veterinarians pay range in Orlando
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,430 a year or less, while the top 10% make $205,710 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Orlando earn between $95,070 and $164,810.
- $62K10th
- $95K25th
- $132KMedian
- $165K75th
- $206K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $138,320 | $11,527 | $66.50 |
| Median | $132,440 | $11,037 | $63.67 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $95,070 | $7,922 | $45.71 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $164,810 | $13,734 | $79.24 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Orlando vs. Florida and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Orlando earn about the same as the Florida average ($139,760) and 3% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is +2% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Orlando | $138,320 | $132,440 | $62,430 | $205,710 | 570 |
| Florida | $139,760 | $131,660 | $62,430 | $209,520 | 5,360 |
| 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 Orlando
On the average salary of $138,320, a single filer in Orlando takes home about $105,808 a year, or $8,817 a month and $4,070 every two weeks. Taxes take 24% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Orlando a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Orlando area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.4), so the average $138,320 buys what about $136,386 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.8 times the median wage of all jobs in Orlando ($46,630). A typical home costs $387,733, or 2.8 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Florida cities
Orlando ranks 13th of 19 Florida metro areas for this job; Sebastian pays the most ($147,580).
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 Orlando: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Orlando?
$66.50 an hour on average, and $63.67 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Orlando?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,430 a year and the 25th percentile is $95,070, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Orlando?
About $105,808 a year ($8,817 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $138,320. Florida has no state income tax.
Do veterinarians earn more in Orlando than elsewhere?
The average here is 3% 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 Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL (36740). 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.74, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.74).
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