Veterinarians pay range in Washington
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,360 a year or less, while the top 10% make $271,770 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Washington earn between $126,260 and $197,920.
- $79K10th
- $126K25th
- $154KMedian
- $198K75th
- $272K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $163,670 | $13,639 | $78.69 |
| Median | $154,350 | $12,862 | $74.21 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $126,260 | $10,522 | $60.70 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $197,920 | $16,493 | $95.15 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Washington
On the average salary of $163,670, a single filer in Washington takes home about $112,191 a year, or $9,349 a month and $4,315 every two weeks. Taxes take 31% of gross pay.
The Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $116,527 | $9,711 |
| Working in MD | $115,307 | $9,609 |
| Working in VA | $114,538 | $9,545 |
| Working in DC | $112,191 | $9,349 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Washington a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Washington area are 9% above the U.S. average (BEA price parity 108.9), so the average $163,670 buys what about $150,316 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.2 times the median wage of all jobs in Washington ($71,060). A typical home costs $583,013, or 3.6 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in nearby metro areas
- Baltimore, MD$158,370
- Winchester, VA$133,100
- Lexington Park, MD$159,230
- Gettysburg, PA$148,970
- Chambersburg, PA$132,960
- Harrisonburg, VA$133,490
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Washington: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Washington?
$78.69 an hour on average, and $74.21 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Washington?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $79,360 a year and the 25th percentile is $126,260, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Washington?
About $112,191 a year ($9,349 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $163,670.
Do veterinarians earn more in Washington than elsewhere?
The average here is 12% more than the U.S. metro average for this job ($146,208).
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; area Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (47900). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 2.3%.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.03, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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