Based on the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS data — updated August 12, 2026.
| Rhode Island | National | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median annual salary | $126,570 | $132,782 | -5% |
| Median hourly wage | $60.85 | $63.84 | -5% |
Adjusted for local price levels (100 = national average), the cost-adjusted median is $123,724.
| City | Median | Entry Level | Experienced | Cost of Living |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City-level data coming soon. | ||||
The median annual salary for a Veterinarian in Rhode Island is $126,570, or about $60.85 per hour, according to BLS OEWS data.
The national median for Veterinarians is $132,782. Rhode Island is -5% below the national median.
Entry-level veterinarians in Rhode Island typically earn from varies by experience depending on the city and employer.
With 430 veterinarian jobs on record and a median salary of $126,570, Rhode Island offers competitive pay compared to the rest of the country.