How much does a Veterinarian make in Wyoming?

The average Veterinarian salary in Wyoming is around $130,000 per year. After federal taxes, FICA, and Wyoming state taxes, your estimated take-home pay is approximately $100,121 annually ($8,343/month).

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

On a $130,000 salary in Wyoming, your take-home pay is approximately $100,121/year or $8,343/month. Federal tax: $19,934. State tax: $0. FICA: $0.00.

Is $130,000 a good Veterinarian salary?

$130,000 is a strong salary for a Veterinarian — above the national median. In Wyoming, demand for this role is active.

How do Wyoming taxes affect Veterinarian salaries?

Wyoming levies state income tax on top of federal taxes. Your estimated state tax on $130,000 is $0. Your total effective tax rate is approximately 23.0%.

What are the career growth prospects for Veterinarians?

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)

The average Veterinarian in Wyoming earns around $130,000/year. After taxes, your estimated take-home is $100,121/year ($8,343/month).

Take-Home Pay Breakdown

Category	Amount
Annual Take-Home Pay	$100,121
Monthly Take-Home Pay	$8,343
Biweekly Take-Home Pay	$3,851
Hourly Take-Home Pay based on 2,080 hrs/year	$48/hr
Federal Tax	$19,934
State Tax	$0
FICA Taxes	$9,945
Effective Tax Rate total taxes ÷ gross salary	22.98%

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Veterinarian Salary Ranges in Wyoming

Entry Level (0–3 yrs)

$95,000

/year

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Mid Level (3–7 yrs)

$130,000

/year

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Senior Level (7+ yrs)

$185,000

/year

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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.