Veterinarian Salary in Washington
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$155,060
per year · $74.41/hr
Typical range
$99,060–$215,660
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+13%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$140,000 /yr
Typical range
$125,000–$165,000
vs. BLS median
-10%
Based on 137 recent veterinarian job postings in Washington that disclosed pay, lower than the BLS median of $155,060. 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 Washington
10th
$99,060
25th
$111,810
Median
$155,060
75th
$175,970
90th
$215,660
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,940
Veterinarians employed in Washington
#2/48
State rank by median pay
1.05
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
436 open veterinarian jobs in Washington
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882 veterinary practices in Washington
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in Washington?
The median veterinarian salary in Washington is $155,060 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $99,060 and $215,660 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in Washington?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in Washington is $74.41 per hour.
Where does Washington rank for veterinarian pay?
Washington ranks #2 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 1,940 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in Washington right now?
Recent job postings in Washington that disclose pay advertise a median of $140,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $125,000–$165,000), based on 137 postings — lower than the BLS median of $155,060.