Veterinarians pay range in San Juan
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,820 a year or less, while the top 10% make $158,040 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in San Juan earn between $70,080 and $132,920.
- $59K10th
- $70K25th
- $91KMedian
- $133K75th
- $158K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $100,190 | $8,349 | $48.17 |
| Median | $91,170 | $7,598 | $43.83 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $70,080 | $5,840 | $33.69 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $132,920 | $11,077 | $63.90 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in San Juan vs. Puerto Rico and the U.S.
Veterinarians in San Juan earn about the same as the Puerto Rico average ($98,210) and 30% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -30% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Juan | $100,190 | $91,170 | $58,820 | $158,040 | 130 |
| Puerto Rico | $98,210 | $89,810 | $58,820 | $157,900 | 180 |
| 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.
Is San Juan a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
This job pays 3.1 times the median wage of all jobs in San Juan ($29,440). A typical home costs $138,700, or 1.4 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in nearby metro areas
- Miami, FL$139,400
- Port St. Lucie, FL$138,570
- Naples, FL$147,080
- Sebastian, FL$147,580
- Palm Bay, FL$143,000
- Fort Myers, FL$139,120
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 San Juan: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in San Juan?
$48.17 an hour on average, and $43.83 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in San Juan?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $58,820 a year and the 25th percentile is $70,080, a fair guide to starting pay.
Do veterinarians earn more in San Juan than elsewhere?
The average here is 30% 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 San Juan-Bayamon-Caguas, PR (41980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 12.5%.
- 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.
- Job concentration: location quotient 0.35, this job is less common than in the U.S. overall (location quotient 0.35).
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