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Veterinarians average salary by city in Virginia
- Charlottesville$148,530
- Richmond$138,940
- Virginia Beach$136,830
- Roanoke$136,250
- Harrisonburg$133,490
- Winchester$133,100
- Lynchburg$125,500
- Blacksburg$124,240
- Staunton$113,810
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $148,530 | $127,460 | $97,470 | $105,060 | 99 |
| Richmond | $138,940 | $121,670 | $95,380 | $99,057 | 98 |
| Virginia Beach | $136,830 | $122,010 | $92,600 | $97,736 | 98 |
| Roanoke | $136,250 | $121,940 | $101,620 | $97,373 | 94 |
| Harrisonburg | $133,490 | $119,990 | $91,350 | $95,645 | 95 |
| Winchester | $133,100 | $118,830 | $91,750 | $95,401 | 96 |
| Lynchburg | $125,500 | $107,870 | $82,930 | $90,643 | 89 |
| Blacksburg | $124,240 | $105,300 | $83,990 | $89,854 | 93 |
| Staunton | $113,810 | $97,960 | $82,500 | $83,165 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
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Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
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