How much does a Veterinarian make in Wyoming?

BLS puts the average Veterinarian pay in Wyoming at $105,200 a year (BLS, May 2025). On that pay in Wyoming, after federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $82,838 annually ($6,903/month).

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

On a $105,200 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $82,838/year or $6,903/month. Federal tax: $14,314. State tax: $0. FICA: $8,048.

Is $105,200 a good Veterinarian salary?

$105,200 is the BLS average Veterinarian pay in Wyoming, 26% below the US average of $142,680 (BLS, May 2025). The middle 50% in Wyoming earn between $80,230 and $132,890.

How do Wyoming taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $105,200 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 21.3%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

In Wyoming, the top 10% earn over $149,070 and the bottom 10% under $55,420 (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 Wyoming 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 Wyoming (2026)

Average Veterinarian pay in Wyoming

$105,200/year

≈ $51/hour before tax

Middle 50% earn $80,230–$132,890

US average: $142,680

Source: BLS, May 2025

After tax (single filer)

$82,838/year

$6,903/month · effective tax rate 21.26%

Federal $14,314
FICA $8,048
Take-home

Pay by role in Wyoming

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner$155,000–$345,000+ profit
Senior Large Animal / Ranch Vet$108,000–$165,000+ truck
Senior Specialist Vet (Surgery / Internal Med)$148,000–$235,000+ bonus
Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet$135,000–$215,000+ bonus
Senior Equine Vet (Frontier Days / Rodeo)$118,000–$185,000+ bonus
Senior Jackson Hole UHNW Concierge Vet$135,000–$285,000+ profit

See all 10 roles with notes

See the full tax breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$82,838
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$6,903
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,186
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$40/hr
Federal Tax	$14,314
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$8,048
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	21.26%

Estimates only — not tax advice. · Full disclaimer →

Not all Veterinarians earn the same — not even close

Wyoming's veterinary market is anchored by University of Wyoming College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Laramie (UW Animal Sciences + the substantial UW-Colorado State + UW-Kansas State + UW-Washington State pre-vet partnership pipelines) — WY has NO in-state DVM-granting institution (closest: Colorado State Fort Collins + Kansas State Manhattan + Washington State Pullman + Utah State Logan), the substantial WY cattle + ranching veterinary (WY substantial cattle ranching + ~1.4M cattle + the substantial Eastern WY + Northern WY ranching DVM + the substantial Powder River + Big Horn cattle ranching), the substantial WY equine veterinary (the substantial WY horse country + the substantial Cheyenne Frontier Days + the substantial WY rodeo + Quarter Horse + Thoroughbred), the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW companion animal practice (substantial Jackson Hole UHNW migration + concierge companion animal + cash-pay practice), Banfield Pet Hospital WY + VCA Animal Hospitals WY, USDA-APHIS WY (substantial WY federal civilian vet).

Senior Practice Owner / Equity Partner

$155,000–$345,000+ profit

Independent + equity-partner DVM · the substantial WY mixed + companion + ranch practice

Senior Large Animal / Ranch Vet

$108,000–$165,000+ truck

Large animal DVM · WY cattle ranching + Powder River + Big Horn + USDA-APHIS

Senior Specialist Vet (Surgery / Internal Med)

$148,000–$235,000+ bonus

Board-certified specialist · the substantial WY specialty referral · DACVS + DACVIM

Senior Emergency / Critical Care Vet

$135,000–$215,000+ bonus

Emergency + critical care DVM · the substantial WY 24/7 ER referral · DACVECC

Senior Equine Vet (Frontier Days / Rodeo)

$118,000–$185,000+ bonus

Equine DVM · Cheyenne Frontier Days + the substantial WY rodeo + Quarter Horse + Thoroughbred

Senior Jackson Hole UHNW Concierge Vet

$135,000–$285,000+ profit

Jackson Hole UHNW concierge cash-pay companion animal + post-2020 UHNW migration

Senior Companion Animal Vet (Banfield / VCA)

$108,000–$155,000+ bonus

Banfield + VCA WY corporate veterinary · Mars Veterinary Health

Senior Federal Civilian Vet (USDA / APHIS)

$108,000–$162,000

USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service + USDA-APHIS WY · meatpacking + animal health

Mid-Career Vet (3-7 yrs)

$92,000–$125,000

Associate DVM at WY practices · transitioning to senior band

New Vet (Step 1-3)

$78,000–$108,000

New grad DVM at WY corporate + private + CSU + K-State + WSU placement · entry band

Worth knowing: Wyoming cattle ranching + post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW concierge companion animal practice + Cheyenne Frontier Days equine is one of the country's distinctive concentrated US single-state ranch + UHNW concierge + rodeo equine veterinary anchor and a feature most national veterinary surveys understate for WY. The substantial WY cattle + ranching veterinary (the substantial WY cattle ranching + ~1.4M cattle + the substantial Eastern WY + Northern WY + Powder River ranching DVM + the substantial Big Horn + Greater Green River cattle ranching + the substantial WY substantial cow-calf + feeder + cattle operations + the substantial USDA-APHIS WY veterinary inspection + the substantial USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service WY meatpacking inspection + the substantial WY equine veterinary serving Cheyenne Frontier Days substantial WY rodeo + the substantial WY Quarter Horse + Thoroughbred + the substantial Cheyenne Frontier Days substantial annual ~200K+ rodeo event) supports substantial WY large-animal DVM. Senior large animal + ranch DVMs clear $108-165K+ truck. The substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole UHNW concierge companion animal practice (the substantial post-2020 Jackson Hole + Wilson + Teton Village UHNW migration driving substantial Jackson Hole UHNW concierge companion animal practice + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW substantial post-2020 substantial concierge cash-pay companion animal + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW veterinary visit fees + the substantial Jackson Hole UHNW substantial Teton County wealth supporting concierge companion animal). UW College of Agriculture and Natural Resources + WY has NO in-state DVM + closest CSU + K-State + WSU + USU. Banfield + VCA WY + USDA-APHIS federal civilian. WY 0% state income tax + WY RTW since 1963 anchor the WY veterinary proposition.

Sources & Methodology

Salary figures are market estimates for Veterinarians in Wyoming and vary by employer, specialty, seniority, and metro. Take-home math assumes a single filer with no dependents, the standard deduction, and no state income tax (Wyoming levies none). Local taxes, insurance premiums, and pre-tax contributions will move your number — run the calculator for your own situation.

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