Salary data

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.

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