Veterinarian Salary in Virginia
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$124,110
per year · $63.95/hr
Typical range
$55,870–$195,620
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-9%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$140,000 /yr
Typical range
$118,907–$163,125
vs. BLS median
+13%
Based on 108 recent veterinarian job postings in Virginia that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $124,110. 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 Virginia
10th
$55,870
25th
$95,640
Median
$124,110
75th
$159,240
90th
$195,620
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
2,560
Veterinarians employed in Virginia
#19/48
State rank by median pay
1.20
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
527 open veterinarian jobs in Virginia
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Virginia?
The median veterinarian salary in Virginia is $124,110 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $55,870 and $195,620 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Virginia?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Virginia is $63.95 per hour.
Where does Virginia rank for veterinarian pay?
Virginia ranks #19 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 2,560 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Virginia right now?
Recent job postings in Virginia that disclose pay advertise a median of $140,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $118,907–$163,125), based on 108 postings — higher than the BLS median of $124,110.