Veterinarians pay range in Worcester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,280 a year or less, while the top 10% make $211,440 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Worcester earn between $113,680 and $168,900.
- $95K10th
- $114K25th
- $131KMedian
- $169K75th
- $211K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $149,050 | $12,421 | $71.66 |
| Median | $130,950 | $10,912 | $62.96 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $113,680 | $9,473 | $54.65 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $168,900 | $14,075 | $81.20 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Worcester vs. Massachusetts and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Worcester earn 5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester | $149,050 | $130,950 | $95,280 | $211,440 | 250 |
| 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 Worcester
On the average salary of $149,050, a single filer in Worcester takes home about $106,009 a year, or $8,834 a month and $4,077 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 Worcester a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Worcester area are 3% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 102.5), so the average $149,050 buys what about $145,382 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Worcester ($57,830). A typical home costs $482,611, or 3.2 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Massachusetts cities
Worcester ranks 4th 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 Worcester: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Worcester?
$71.66 an hour on average, and $62.96 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Worcester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $95,280 a year and the 25th percentile is $113,680, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Worcester?
About $106,009 a year ($8,834 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $149,050. Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave premiums are not included.
Do veterinarians earn more in Worcester 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 Worcester, MA (49340). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.0%.
- 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 1.34, this job is 1.3 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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