Veterinarians pay range in Springfield
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,190 a year or less, while the top 10% make $258,900 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Springfield earn between $105,630 and $164,950.
- $100K10th
- $106K25th
- $129KMedian
- $165K75th
- $259K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $148,810 | $12,401 | $71.54 |
| Median | $128,750 | $10,729 | $61.90 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $105,630 | $8,802 | $50.78 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $164,950 | $13,746 | $79.30 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Springfield vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Springfield earn 6% less than the Massachusetts average ($157,520) and 4% more than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -1% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | $148,810 | $128,750 | $100,190 | $258,900 | 80 |
| Massachusetts | $157,520 | $140,260 | $96,320 | $260,010 | 1,920 |
| 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 Springfield
On the average salary of $148,810, a single filer in Springfield takes home about $105,857 a year, or $8,821 a month and $4,071 every two weeks. Taxes take 29% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Is Springfield a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Springfield area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.1), so the average $148,810 buys what about $154,912 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Springfield ($51,930). A typical home costs $376,017, or 2.5 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Springfield ranks 5th of 6 Massachusetts metro areas for this job; Barnstable pays the most ($166,670).
- Barnstable$166,670
- Boston$160,220
- Amherst$154,830
- Worcester$149,050
- Springfield$148,810
- Pittsfield$145,070
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 Springfield: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Springfield?
$71.54 an hour on average, and $61.90 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Springfield?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $100,190 a year and the 25th percentile is $105,630, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Springfield?
About $105,857 a year ($8,821 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $148,810. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do veterinarians earn more in Springfield than elsewhere?
The average here is 4% more 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 Springfield, MA (44140). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.5%.
- 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). Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.71, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.71).
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