Veterinarian Salary in District of Columbia
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$153,200
per year · $79.34/hr
Typical range
$81,850–$239,200+
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+12%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$162,500 /yr
Typical range
$150,000–$180,000
vs. BLS median
+6%
Based on 13 recent veterinarian job postings in District of Columbia that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $153,200. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in District of Columbia
10th
$81,850
25th
$115,890
Median
$153,200
75th
$199,040
90th
$239,200+
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
100
Veterinarians employed in District of Columbia
#3/48
State rank by median pay
0.27
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
35 open veterinarian jobs in District of Columbia
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in District of Columbia?
The median veterinarian salary in District of Columbia is $153,200 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $81,850 and $239,200 or more annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in District of Columbia?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in District of Columbia is $79.34 per hour.
Where does District of Columbia rank for veterinarian pay?
District of Columbia ranks #3 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 100 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in District of Columbia right now?
Recent job postings in District of Columbia that disclose pay advertise a median of $162,500 per year for veterinarians (typical range $150,000–$180,000), based on 13 postings — higher than the BLS median of $153,200.