Veterinarians pay range in Omaha
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,310 a year or less, while the top 10% make $174,060 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Omaha earn between $98,010 and $147,560.
- $71K10th
- $98K25th
- $107KMedian
- $148K75th
- $174K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $136,190 | $11,349 | $65.48 |
| Median | $107,280 | $8,940 | $51.58 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,010 | $8,168 | $47.12 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $147,560 | $12,297 | $70.94 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Omaha vs. Nebraska and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Omaha earn 10% more than the Nebraska average ($123,810) and 5% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -18% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | $136,190 | $107,280 | $71,310 | $174,060 | 300 |
| Nebraska | $123,810 | $103,500 | $60,630 | $165,660 | 780 |
| 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 Omaha
On the average salary of $136,190, a single filer in Omaha takes home about $99,035 a year, or $8,253 a month and $3,809 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Omaha, NE-IA metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in IA | $99,788 | $8,316 |
| Working in NE | $99,035 | $8,253 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Omaha a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Omaha area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $136,190 buys what about $148,176 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Omaha ($49,660). A typical home costs $310,337, or 2.3 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Nebraska cities
Omaha ranks 1st of 3 Nebraska metro areas for this job, the best-paid in the state.
- Omaha$136,190
- Grand Island$117,990
- Lincoln$117,340
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 Omaha: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Omaha?
$65.48 an hour on average, and $51.58 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Omaha?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $71,310 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,010, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Omaha?
About $99,035 a year ($8,253 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $136,190.
Do veterinarians earn more in Omaha than elsewhere?
The average here is 5% 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 Omaha, NE-IA (36540). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 9.8%.
- 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 1.11, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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