Salary data

Veterinarian Salary in Pennsylvania

Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024

Median salary

$129,510

per year · $67.5/hr

Typical range

$71,160–$212,320

10th–90th percentile

vs. US average

-6%

US avg $137,120

Real market pay — from recent job postings

Median advertised pay

$140,000 /yr

Typical range

$117,500–$157,220

vs. BLS median

+8%

Based on 112 recent veterinarian job postings in Pennsylvania that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $129,510. 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 Pennsylvania

10th

$71,160

25th

$99,730

Median

$129,510

75th

$163,300

90th

$212,320

Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).

Employment & demand

3,220

Veterinarians employed in Pennsylvania

#12/48

State rank by median pay

1.02

Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)

Frequently asked

How much does a veterinarian make in Pennsylvania?

The median veterinarian salary in Pennsylvania is $129,510 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $71,160 and $212,320 annually.

What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Pennsylvania?

The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Pennsylvania is $67.5 per hour.

Where does Pennsylvania rank for veterinarian pay?

Pennsylvania ranks #12 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 3,220 veterinarians employed.

What are veterinarians actually paid in Pennsylvania right now?

Recent job postings in Pennsylvania that disclose pay advertise a median of $140,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $117,500–$157,220), based on 112 postings — higher than the BLS median of $129,510.

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