Average Veterinarian Salary in Mexico for 2024

In this article, we will look at the average Veterinarian salary for 2024 in Mexico and how that compares to other countries and professions. We'll also look at interesting salary data points like median salary, 25th and 75th percentile salaries, salary amounts based on experience, bonus ranges and more!

The data in this article has been compiled using official government salary data, salary surveys, and other sources such as job postings which contain salary information.

All salary information is in the local currency, which is the Mexican peso. To keep things simple, we are using the MXN currency code instead of the currency symbol $.

How Much Does a Veterinarian Make in Mexico?

A Veterinarian working in Mexico will typically earn around 475,700 MXN per year, and this can range from the lowest average salary of about 258,400 MXN to the highest average salary of 717,900 MXN.

Average Annual Salary
475,700 MXN
Average Monthly Salary
39,641 MXN

Lowest Annual Salary
258,400 MXN
Lowest Monthly Salary
21,533 MXN

Highest Annual Salary
717,900 MXN
Highest Monthly Salary
59,825 MXN

These are average salaries for a Veterinarian in Mexico and include benefits such as housing and transport. It's also possible for a Veterinarian to earn more or less than the average salaries shown above.

Veterinarian salaries will vary a lot based on your experience, location, skills, and gender. Keep reading below to research more data on each of these areas.

Distribution of Veterinarian Salaries in Mexico

So we've looked at the average salaries a Veterinarian will earn in Mexico. The next interesting data point is the distribution of salaries.

Salary ranges

We already know that a Veterinarian can earn between 258,400 MXN and 717,900 MXN on average in Mexico. This is known as the range in statistics.

The difference between the maximum and minimum values is a good indicator of variability in salaries, and can be used by employers to figure out how much they can expect to pay, and for employees to know how much they can earn.

Median salary

The median salary for a Veterinarian in Mexico is 437,300 MXN. This is the middle value in the distribution of salaries.

What this means is that approximately 50% of the population earn less than 437,300 MXN, and 50% of the population earn more than 437,300 MXN.

If you are earning more than the median salary, that's a good indicator that you are being paid well.

If you're not earning more than the median salary, your objective should be to increase your earnings to be at least as high as the median salary (which you can do by asking for a pay rise, looking for a better paying job, etc).

Percentiles

Percentiles are similar to the median salary, but instead of looking at the middle value, they look at the values in the top and bottom half of the distribution.

For the average Veterinarian salary in Mexico, 25% of the population are earning less than 311,700 MXN while 75% of the population earn more than 311,700 MXN.

75% of the population earn less than 529,600 MXN, and 25% of the population earn more than 529,600 MXN.

Like the median salary, the 25th and 75th percentile salaries can be used to determine which quartile you fall into so that you know whether you are being paid well enough compared to others in your profession and location.

The difference between a median and an average salary

The median and average salary are both indicators you can use to see if you are being paid fairly based on the overall population.

  • If your salary is higher than the average and the median salary, you are earning well compared to others.
  • If your salary is lower than the average and the median salary, it could indicate you are not being paid well enough.
  • If you are somewhere in between then it's tricky to determine if you are being paid well enough and you might need to research more closely.

Veterinarian Salary by Experience Level in Mexico

The most important factor in determining your salary after the specific profession is the number of years experience you have. It stands to reason that more years of experience will result in a higher wage.

We have researched the average veterinarian salary based on years of experience to give you an idea of how the average changes once you've worked for a certain amount of time.

  • 0 - 2 Years Experience. A Veterinarian in Mexico that has less than two years of experience can expect to earn somewhere in the region of 299,500 MXN.
  • 2 - 5 Years Experience. With two to five years of experience the average Veterinarian salary would increase to 377,200 MXN.
  • 5 - 10 Years Experience. From five to ten years of experience as a Veterinarian, the average salary would be 496,100 MXN.
  • 10 - 15 Years Experience. Once you have more than ten years of experience the average salary reaches around 582,700 MXN.
  • 15 - 20 Years Experience. A Veterinarian with 15 to 20 years of experience can earn an average of 645,800 MXN.
  • 20+ Years Experience. For a Veterinarian with more than 20 years, the expected average salary increases to 688,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Experience Chart

0-2 Years
299,500 MXN
2-5 Years +26%
377,200 MXN
5-10 Years +32%
496,100 MXN
10-15 Years +18%
582,700 MXN
15-20 Years +11%
645,800 MXN
20+ Years +6%
688,900 MXN

Veterinarian Salary by Education Level in Mexico

As well as experience in a job, your education plays a big role in how much you can earn. A lot of higher paying positions require a high level of education, but how much can a degree increase your salary?

In our research we have compared the salaries of employees in the same job and career level with different levels of education to see how much more you can earn at each education level.

The salary you can earn based on your education is very specific to both your location and the career path you choose.

In our research, we looked at the average salary for a Veterinarian in Mexico based on the education level of the employees in order to find out whether a better education level would increase your salary.

  • Bachelor's Degree. A Veterinarian in Mexico with a bachelor's degree education can earn an average salary of 357,700 MXN.

  • Master's Degree. A Veterinarian in Mexico with a master's degree education can earn an average salary of 476,600 MXN.

  • PhD. A Veterinarian in Mexico with a phd education can earn an average salary of 681,900 MXN.

Average Salary by Education Chart

Bachelor's Degree
357,700 MXN
Master's Degree +33%
476,600 MXN
PhD +42%
681,900 MXN

How Much is a Master's Degree or MBA Program?

The approximate cost of a master's degree or post-graduate program like an MBA in Mexico is around 166,000 to 498,000 MXN and takes two years to complete.

As you can see above, there are financial benefits from reaching master's degree level, but don't expect to see much of a salary increase until you have completed the degree.

It's common for people to pursue an MBA or other post-graduate program in order to switch to a a job that pays more. On average, you can expect to earn around 10% more when switching to a new company.

Whether you decide to pursue a master's degree depends on many factors. If you are able to afford it, the numbers suggest that the return on investment is worth it and you could recover the costs in a few years from the salary increase you would receive.

Veterinarian Salary Compared by Gender

In the modern age, we know that there should never be a pay gap between men and women. Unfortunately, in many professions, there is still a significant difference between the salaries earned by men when compared to the salary of women in the same job.

In Mexico, a male veterinarian will earn an average of 491,000 MXN, while a female veterinarian will earn around 454,300 MXN.

This means that a male veterinarian earns approximately 8% more than a female veterinarian for performing the same job.

Average Salary by Gender Chart in Mexico

Male
491,000 MXN
Female -8%
454,300 MXN

Veterinarian Average Pay Raise in Mexico

In many countries, an annual pay raise is often given to employees to reward their service with a salary increase.

From our research, we can see that the average pay raise for a Veterinarian in Mexico is around 11% every 20 months.

The national average pay raise across all professions and industries in Mexico is around 8% every 18 months.

In this case, we can see that the number of months between the average pay raise is higher than the typical 12 months.

To make the data more meaningful, we can calculate what the approximate annual pay raise would be using a simple formula:

Annual Increase = ( Increase Rate ÷ Months ) × 12

So for this example, it would be:

Annual Increase = ( 11 ÷ 20 ) × 12  = 7%

What this means is that a Veterinarian in Mexico can expect to receive an average pay raise of around 7% every 12 months.

Annual Pay Raise by Industry in Mexico for 2024

In the chart below, you can see the average annual pay raise percentages for each of the major industries in Mexico.

You will see that companies in bigger and more lucrative industries tend to have the higher annual pay raises.

Banking
4%
Energy
8%
Information Technology
3%
Healthcare
7%
Travel
2%
Construction
6%
Education
1%

Veterinarian Bonus and Incentive Rates in Mexico

Another part of your overall compensation in a job is how much bonus you receive. Some job roles will be more likely to pay a bonus than others and also more likely to have higher bonus rates.

Generally speaking, jobs that are more involved with direct revenue generation will receive higher bonuses based on the performance towards revenue goals.

A Veterinarian is a high bonus based job, with 76% of employees reporting at least one bonus in the last 12 months.

24% reported that they had not received any bonuses in the previous 12 months.

For the employees that did receive a bonus in the previous 12 months, the reported bonuses ranged from 6% to 7%.

Received Bonus
76%
No Bonus
24%

What are the Types of Bonus?

There are a number of difference types of bonus you can receive in a job. Including:

  • Individual performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee for general performance in the job. It's the most common type of bonus.
  • Company performance bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to a company employees to share profit with the staff.
  • Goal based bonus - This is a bonus that is awarded to an individual employee (or a team) for achieving specific goals, objectives, or milestones.
  • Holiday bonus - This type of bonus is usually paid around the holidays, often the end of the year, and is a token of appreciation for the hard work throughout the year.

Government vs Private Sector Salaries

Another commonly asked question is whether you get paid a higher salary working in the public (government) sector or the private sector.

Public sector employees in Mexico earn approximately 8% more than private sector employees in the same role.

Public Sector
415,900 MXN
Private Sector -8%
384,200 MXN

Salaries for Jobs Similar to a Veterinarian

In the table below, we have salary information for jobs that are similar to a Veterinarian in Mexico.

Job Title Category Salary
Animal Breeder Pet Care 361,500 MXN
Animal Care Worker Pet Care 239,300 MXN
Animal Caretaker Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Animal Control Officer Pet Care 259,100 MXN
Animal Health Technician Pet Care 305,600 MXN
Animal Keeper Pet Care 299,500 MXN
Animal Scientist Pet Care 529,600 MXN
Kennel Attendant Pet Care 218,900 MXN
Kennel Technician Pet Care 228,000 MXN
Pet Sitter Pet Care 194,600 MXN
Veterinary Assistant Pet Care 320,500 MXN
Veterinary Office Manager Pet Care 516,100 MXN
Veterinary Receptionist Pet Care 237,400 MXN
Veterinary Technician Pet Care 325,900 MXN
Zoo Keeper Pet Care 301,600 MXN
Zoo Veterinarian Pet Care 485,300 MXN

Salary Comparison by City

If you want to compare salaries with different cities in Mexico, you can use the links below to explore the data for each specific city we have researched.

City Average Salary
Acapulco 582,700 MXN
Acuna 428,400 MXN
Aguascalientes 575,100 MXN
Boca del Rio 388,100 MXN
Buenavista 447,700 MXN
Campeche 472,100 MXN
Cancun 583,000 MXN
Celaya 524,300 MXN
Chalco 430,000 MXN
Chetumal 412,000 MXN
Chicoloapan 401,300 MXN
Chihuahua 597,800 MXN
Chilpancingo 430,000 MXN
Chimalhuacan 541,700 MXN
Cholula de Rivadabia 451,000 MXN
Ciudad Apodaca 548,800 MXN
Ciudad del Carmen 417,100 MXN
Ciudad Juarez 409,000 MXN
Ciudad Lopez Mateos 510,200 MXN
Ciudad Obregon 489,600 MXN
Ciudad Santa Catarina 476,600 MXN
Ciudad Valles 367,200 MXN
Ciudad Victoria 466,900 MXN
Coacalco 492,700 MXN
Coatzacoalcos 459,700 MXN
Colima 386,400 MXN
Cordoba 411,400 MXN
Cuautitlan Izcalli 528,500 MXN
Cuautla 401,300 MXN
Cuernavaca 485,200 MXN
Culiacan 585,900 MXN
Delicias 392,300 MXN
Durango 553,800 MXN
Ecatepec de Morelos 588,500 MXN
Ensenada 466,300 MXN
Fresnillo 371,100 MXN
General Escobedo 531,700 MXN
Gomez Palacio 475,700 MXN
Guadalajara 603,400 MXN
Guadalupe 559,000 MXN
Guaymas 367,900 MXN
Hermosillo 553,800 MXN
Hidalgo del Parral 375,200 MXN
Iguala 362,200 MXN
Irapuato 518,900 MXN
Ixtapaluca 485,200 MXN
Jiutepec 401,300 MXN
La Paz 430,000 MXN
Leon 583,000 MXN
Los Mochis 464,400 MXN
Los Reyes la Paz 489,500 MXN
Manzanillo 394,300 MXN
Matamoros 524,400 MXN
Mazatlan 529,600 MXN
Merida 551,200 MXN
Metepec 454,900 MXN
Mexicali 585,900 MXN
Mexico City 626,800 MXN
Minatitlan 363,000 MXN
Monclova 436,200 MXN
Monterrey 618,800 MXN
Morelia 531,700 MXN
Naucalpan 573,500 MXN
Navojoa 348,300 MXN
Nezahualcoyotl 596,100 MXN
Nogales 447,300 MXN
Nuevo Laredo 498,500 MXN
Oaxaca 480,600 MXN
Ojo de Agua 442,200 MXN
Orizaba 378,800 MXN
Pachuca 476,600 MXN
Piedras Negras 417,100 MXN
Playa del Carmen 386,400 MXN
Poza Rica 433,400 MXN
Puebla 625,000 MXN
Puerto Vallarta 431,300 MXN
Queretaro 574,200 MXN
Reynosa 553,800 MXN
Salamanca 397,900 MXN
Saltillo 571,300 MXN
San Cristobal de las Casas 426,700 MXN
San Juan del Rio 382,600 MXN
San Luis Potosi 581,000 MXN
San Luis Rio Colorado 401,300 MXN
San Nicolas de los Garza 537,300 MXN
San Pablo de las Salinas 445,100 MXN
San Pedro Garza Garcia 351,200 MXN
Soledad de Graciano Sanchez 464,900 MXN
Tampico 478,000 MXN
Tapachula 425,100 MXN
Tehuacan 448,500 MXN
Tepic 504,300 MXN
Tijuana 580,600 MXN
Tlalnepantla de Baz 537,300 MXN
Tlaquepaque 551,200 MXN
Toluca 524,300 MXN
Tonala 518,300 MXN
Torreon 535,800 MXN
Tuxtla Gutierrez 566,900 MXN
Uruapan 487,600 MXN
Veracruz 500,100 MXN
Villa Nicolas Romero 464,400 MXN
Villahermosa 528,500 MXN
Xalapa 501,400 MXN
Xico 507,300 MXN
Zacatecas 385,300 MXN
Zamora de Hidalgo 394,300 MXN
Zapopan 619,800 MXN

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