Veterinarians pay range in Racine
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,570 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,150 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Racine earn between $97,840 and $131,700.
- $80K10th
- $98K25th
- $115KMedian
- $132K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $117,730 | $9,811 | $56.60 |
| Median | $115,100 | $9,592 | $55.34 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $97,840 | $8,153 | $47.04 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $131,700 | $10,975 | $63.32 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Racine vs. Wisconsin and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Racine earn about the same as the Wisconsin average ($118,890) and 17% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -12% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Racine | $117,730 | $115,100 | $79,570 | $158,150 | 30 |
| 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 Racine
On the average salary of $117,730, a single filer in Racine takes home about $86,173 a year, or $7,181 a month and $3,314 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).
Is Racine a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Racine area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.0), so the average $117,730 buys what about $122,685 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.4 times the median wage of all jobs in Racine ($48,870). A typical home costs $316,876, or 2.7 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Wisconsin cities
Racine ranks 4th of 10 Wisconsin metro areas for this job; Kenosha pays the most ($127,490).
- 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 Racine: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Racine?
$56.60 an hour on average, and $55.34 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Racine?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,570 a year and the 25th percentile is $97,840, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Racine?
About $86,173 a year ($7,181 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $117,730.
Do veterinarians earn more in Racine than elsewhere?
The average here is 17% 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 Racine-Mount Pleasant, WI (39540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.7%.
- 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).
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.78, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.78).
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