Veterinarians pay range in Kenosha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,590 a year or less, while the top 10% make $157,360 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Kenosha earn between $103,380 and $128,110.
- $77K10th
- $103K25th
- $111KMedian
- $128K75th
- $157K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,490 | $10,624 | $61.29 |
| Median | $110,990 | $9,249 | $53.36 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $103,380 | $8,615 | $49.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $128,110 | $10,676 | $61.59 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Kenosha vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Kenosha earn 7% more than the Wisconsin average ($118,890) and 11% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -15% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenosha | $127,490 | $110,990 | $76,590 | $157,360 | 50 |
| Wisconsin | $118,890 | $108,780 | $79,350 | $159,940 | 1,830 |
| 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 Kenosha
On the average salary of $127,490, a single filer in Kenosha takes home about $92,346 a year, or $7,696 a month and $3,552 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Kenosha a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Kenosha area are in line with the U.S. average (BEA price parity 101.1), so the average $127,490 buys what about $126,080 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Kenosha ($48,310). A typical home costs $247,800, or 1.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Kenosha ranks 1st of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Kenosha$127,490
- Madison$123,830
- Milwaukee$119,930
- Racine$117,730
- Green Bay$115,640
- Eau Claire$115,360
- La Crosse$114,790
- Wausau$114,030
- Appleton$113,570
- Janesville$113,370
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 Kenosha: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Kenosha?
$61.29 an hour on average, and $53.36 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Kenosha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $76,590 a year and the 25th percentile is $103,380, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Kenosha?
About $92,346 a year ($7,696 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,490.
Do veterinarians earn more in Kenosha than elsewhere?
The average here is 11% 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 Kenosha, WI (28450). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.3%.
- 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: Census median home value (Zillow does not cover this metro). 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.13, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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