Veterinarians Salary in Alabama

Veterinarians in Alabama earn the most in Birmingham (average $132,810 a year) and the least in Florence ($105,040), across the 5 Alabama metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $120,170 and the median at $105,630 for 1,020 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in Alabama

Birmingham$132,810
Huntsville$124,300
Montgomery$118,640
Auburn$113,940
Florence$105,040

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Birmingham	$132,810	$106,890	$102,580	$96,672	92
Huntsville	$124,300	$112,230	$100,250	$91,178	93
Montgomery	$118,640	$102,700	$95,300	$87,465	90
Auburn	$113,940	$101,060	$86,590	$84,342	88
Florence	$105,040	$98,990	$91,640	$78,428	85

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; city occupational taxes (for example in Birmingham and Gadsden) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians salary by city and state

More about pay in Alabama

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.
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.

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