Healthcare Roswell, NM Pop. 48,422

Veterinarian Salary in Roswell, New Mexico

The median veterinarian salary in Roswell, NM is $82,608 per year, which is 20% below the national median and 12.1% below the New Mexico state average.

City Median
$82,608
vs State Avg
$-11,359
vs National
$-20,652
Cost of Living
82%

Veterinarian Salary in Roswell by Experience

In Roswell, an entry-level veterinarian earns around $54,400, while experienced professionals earn up to $124,000 per year. The local cost of living index is 82% of the national average.

Entry Level (0-2 yrs)
$54,400
$-13,600 vs national
Mid Level (3-7 yrs)
$84,000
$-21,000 vs national
Senior Level (8+ yrs)
$124,000
$-31,000 vs national

Salary Percentiles in Roswell, NM

Percentile Roswell
10th Percentile $52,160
25th Percentile $64,320
Median (50th) $82,608
75th Percentile $107,520
90th Percentile $139,360

Veterinarian Salary in Other New Mexico Cities

Santa Fe, NM
$111,521
Pop. 87,505
Albuquerque, NM
$96,032
Pop. 564,559
Rio Rancho, NM
$92,934
Pop. 104,046
Las Cruces, NM
$88,804
Pop. 111,385

How to Become a Veterinarian in Roswell

Education

Most veterinarian positions require a doctoral degree. Roswell and the surrounding New Mexico area have institutions offering relevant programs.

Key Skills

DiagnosisSurgeryPharmacologyAnimal HandlingClient CommunicationRadiology

Job Outlook

Nationally, veterinarian employment is projected to grow 19% over the next decade (much faster than average). Demand in Roswell may vary based on local industry and population growth.