Veterinarians salary in Ames, IA
The median veterinarians in Ames, IA earns $118,240 a year, 9% below the US median. After tax that is roughly $7,293 a month.
- 10th percentile
- $83,020
- 25th percentile
- $97,780
- Median percentile
- $118,240
- 75th percentile
- $161,560
- 90th percentile
- $200,180
Based on 80 employed. Data period: BLS OEWS May 2025. Percentiles show the spread of pay, not experience; reading the 25th percentile as "entry level" is only an approximation.
What you keep
$87,519 take-home a year
| Gross pay | $118,240 |
| Federal income tax | −$17,183 |
| Social Security + Medicare | −$9,045 |
| Iowa income tax (approx.) | −$4,493 |
| Monthly take-home | $7,293 |
| Every two weeks | $3,366 |
Does it go far here?
$133,108Median pay in Ames, IA is worth this at average US prices (local price level 88.8 vs 100).
14%of take-home pay goes to the median rent ($1,000 a month, Census ACS).