Veterinarians pay range in Gainesville
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $202,890 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Gainesville earn between $92,510 and $161,890.
- $70K10th
- $93K25th
- $115KMedian
- $162K75th
- $203K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $131,260 | $10,938 | $63.11 |
| Median | $115,210 | $9,601 | $55.39 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $92,510 | $7,709 | $44.48 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $161,890 | $13,491 | $77.83 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Gainesville vs. Florida and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Gainesville earn 6% less than the Florida average ($139,760) and 8% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -11% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gainesville | $131,260 | $115,210 | $69,990 | $202,890 | 120 |
| Florida | $139,760 | $131,660 | $62,430 | $209,520 | 5,360 |
| 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 Gainesville
On the average salary of $131,260, a single filer in Gainesville takes home about $100,982 a year, or $8,415 a month and $3,884 every two weeks. Taxes take 23% of gross pay.
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and no state income tax.
Is Gainesville a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Gainesville area are 3% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.7), so the average $131,260 buys what about $135,693 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Gainesville ($47,020). A typical home costs $306,605, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Florida cities
Gainesville ranks 19th of 19 Florida metro areas for this job; Sebastian pays the most ($147,580).
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 Gainesville: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Gainesville?
$63.11 an hour on average, and $55.39 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Gainesville?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $69,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $92,510, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Gainesville?
About $100,982 a year ($8,415 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $131,260. Florida has no state income tax.
Do veterinarians earn more in Gainesville than elsewhere?
The average here is 8% 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 Gainesville, FL (23540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.4%.
- 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 no state income tax.
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.43, this job is 1.4 times as concentrated as in the U.S. overall.
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