How much does a Veterinarian make in Wisconsin?

BLS puts the average Veterinarian pay in Wisconsin at $118,890 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Wisconsin, after federal taxes, FICA, and Wisconsin state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $86,920 annually ($7,243/month).

What is the take-home pay for a Veterinarian in Wisconsin?

On a $118,890 salary in Wisconsin, your take-home pay is approximately $86,920/year or $7,243/month. Federal tax: $17,326. State tax: $5,549. FICA: $9,095.

Is $118,890 a good Veterinarian salary?

$118,890 is the BLS average Veterinarian pay in Wisconsin, 17% below the US average of $142,680 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Wisconsin earn between $98,950 and $132,880.

How do Wisconsin taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Wisconsin levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $118,890 is $5,549. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 26.9%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

In Wisconsin, the top 10% earn over $159,940 and the bottom 10% under $79,350 (BLS, May 2025). 19% growth through 2032 (much faster than average). Related roles include: Small Animal Vet, Large Animal Vet, Veterinary Specialist, Emergency Vet.

How can a Veterinarian in Wisconsin reduce their tax bill?

Maximize your 401(k) contribution ($24,500 in 2026) to reduce taxable income. An HSA ($4,400 single / $8,750 family) adds further pre-tax savings. These strategies can save thousands annually — use our calculator to see your exact savings.

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Veterinarian Salary in Wisconsin (2026)

Average Veterinarian pay in Wisconsin

$118,890/year

≈ $57/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $98,950–$132,880

US average: $142,680

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$86,920/year

$7,243/month · effective tax rate 26.89%

Federal $17,326
State $5,549
FICA $9,095
Take-home

Pay by role in Wisconsin

Senior Small Animal DVM (Milwaukee / Madison)$125,000–$200,000
Senior Veterinary Specialist (Surgery)$195,000–$365,000+ TC
Senior Veterinary Specialist (Internal Med)$165,000–$285,000
Senior Dairy Production Vet$118,000–$185,000
Senior Mixed Practice DVM (Rural WI)$115,000–$165,000
Senior Academic Veterinarian (UW SVM)$125,000–$200,000

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$86,920
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$7,243
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,343
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$42/hr
Federal Tax	$17,326
State Tax	$5,549
FICA Taxes	$9,095
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	26.89%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Veterinarians earn the same — not even close

Wisconsin's veterinarian market is anchored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (~110 DVMs/year, the only AVMA-accredited DVM-granting institution in WI and one of the most respected upper-Midwest vet schools alongside U of MN CVM), Wisconsin's #1 US dairy state production (~1.3M dairy cows, ~$5.5B+ annual dairy revenue, the country's largest dairy state by milk production and dairy-product value), Mars Veterinary Health (Banfield + VCA operate 60+ WI clinic sites), substantial mixed-practice rural dairy + small-animal practice, plus Aurora Pet Pavilion + WI specialty hospitals.

Senior Small Animal DVM (Milwaukee / Madison)

$125,000–$200,000

MIL + Madison small animal practice · Mars Veterinary Health · independent practice · senior associate

Senior Veterinary Specialist (Surgery)

$195,000–$365,000+ TC

WVRC Waukesha · UW Veterinary Care Hospital Madison · board-certified specialty practice

Senior Veterinary Specialist (Internal Med)

$165,000–$285,000

WVRC + UW VCH + Veterinary Specialty Center MIL · DACVIM credential premium

Senior Dairy Production Vet

$118,000–$185,000

Dairy production · WI #1 US dairy · ~1.3M cows · large dairy herd consulting + Boumatic Dairy Inc

Senior Mixed Practice DVM (Rural WI)

$115,000–$165,000

Rural mixed practice · dairy + beef + companion animal · western/northern WI · senior associate

Senior Academic Veterinarian (UW SVM)

$125,000–$200,000

UW School of Veterinary Medicine clinical faculty · teaching + clinical + research

Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet

$140,000–$225,000

WVRC 24/7 emergency · BluePearl WI · Veterinary Specialty Center · DACVECC premium

Senior Equine / Beef Cattle Vet

$108,000–$155,000

Equine practice southeastern WI · beef cattle northern WI · DACVS or DACVIM credential

Mid-Career DVM (3-7 yrs)

$92,000–$128,000

Functional staff DVM · transitioning to senior band · partner-track at independent practices

New Grad DVM (0-2 yrs)

$78,000–$108,000

UW SVM new grad · Iowa State + Minnesota + Michigan State regional pipeline · entry band

Worth knowing: Wisconsin's #1 US dairy state production is the structural depth feature most national veterinary-career surveys understate for WI. WI ranks #1 in US dairy production by milk volume (~1.3M dairy cows producing ~30 billion pounds milk annually, ~$5.5B+ annual dairy revenue ahead of California for total dairy production value). The dairy-veterinarian density — production-medicine specialists embedded in large dairy herd operations, on-farm reproduction + udder health + transition cow + calf health consulting — is among the highest US per-capita rural-veterinarian densities. Senior WI dairy production vets clear $118-185K TC and are concentrated in central + western + northeastern WI. The University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine (founded 1983 as the only AVMA-accredited DVM-granting institution in WI, ~110 DVMs/year graduating) operates substantial dairy production medicine + small animal + equine + research training — UW SVM is consistently top-10 US veterinary school per US News. Mars Veterinary Health (Banfield + VCA) operates substantial Milwaukee + Madison + Green Bay + Appleton small animal practice. WI's 7.65% top bracket catches senior specialty + board-certified veterinary comp at $200K+ TC but is substantially lower than MN's 9.85% top.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Veterinarians in Wisconsin and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and Wisconsin 2026 state rates. Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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