Veterinarian salary in Massachusetts
See how much veterinarians earn in Massachusetts, including median annual pay, hourly rate, and employment numbers.
Median annual
$141,500
Median hourly
$68
Employment
6,000
Comparison to national average
National median
$125,000
Massachusetts median
$141,500
Difference
+13%
What that salary is really worth in Massachusetts
Massachusetts's cost of living is 145 on an index where the US average is 100 — about 45% more expensive than the national average. Housing is the biggest driver at 220 versus a national baseline of 100.
Nominal median pay
$141,500
Cost-of-living adjusted
$97,586
vs national median
−$27,414
Adjusted for local prices, a veterinarian in Massachusetts has the buying power of roughly $97,586 at national average prices — less real purchasing power than the national median for this career, despite the headline number.
State income tax
5% flat plus 4% surtax over $1M
Largest job markets
Boston, Worcester, Springfield
Veterinarian pay in other states
Related careers in Massachusetts
About this data
This salary estimate is based on aggregated labor market data. Actual pay can vary by employer, experience level, certifications, and specific location within Massachusetts. Cost-of-living figures are composite state-level estimates where the US average equals 100.