The median annual wage for Veterinarians in New Orleans-Metairie, LA is $123,750 (May 2024 BLS OES). The mean (average) is $144,990.
Pay spans roughly $78,190 at the 10th percentile to $217,900 at the 90th, so experience and specialisation move this figure a lot. At the median that is about $59.49 per hour. An estimated 190 people work as veterinarians in New Orleans-Metairie, LA.
| Median (annual) | $123,750 |
| Mean (annual) | $144,990 |
| Median (hourly) | $59.49 |
| 10th percentile | $78,190 |
| 90th percentile | $217,900 |
| Employment | 190 |
Updated 2026-07-23.
Source: BLS OES May 2024 — bls.gov/oes. Checked 2026-07-23.