PA · BLS OEWS 2024 · SOC 29-1131

Veterinarians Salary in Pennsylvania

Median Annual Salary $129,510 +3% above national average (national: $125,510)
$140,390Mean Annual
$62Median Hourly
3,220Employed in State

Salary Range — 10th to 90th Percentile

$129,510
$71,160
10th pct.
$212,320
90th pct.

Full Percentile Breakdown

PercentileAnnual WageHourly Wage
10th percentile (entry-level)$71,160$34.21
25th percentile$99,730$47.95
50th percentile (median)$129,510$62.27
75th percentile$163,300$78.51
90th percentile (top earners)$212,320$102.08
Mean (average)$140,390$67.50

How Pennsylvania Compares

StateMedian Annualvs. Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania (current) $129,510
California $158,950 +23%
Washington $155,060 +20%
District of Columbia $153,200 +18%
New Jersey $148,550 +15%
West Virginia $134,290 +4%
Vermont $134,240 +4%
Arizona $132,810 +3%
Massachusetts $131,500 +2%

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Related Occupations in Pennsylvania

OccupationMedian AnnualEmployment
Commercial Pilots $129,540 740
Managers, All Other $129,170 24,480
Database Architects $129,040 2,240
Purchasing Managers $130,140 2,630
Sales Managers $128,640 19,850
Human Resources Managers $130,830 7,970

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average Veterinarians salary in Pennsylvania?

The mean veterinarians salary in Pennsylvania is $140,390 per year. The median (middle) salary is $129,510 per year. Source: BLS OEWS 2024.

What is the starting salary for a Veterinarians in Pennsylvania?

Entry-level veterinarianss (10th percentile) in Pennsylvania typically earn around $71,160 per year. Workers at the 25th percentile earn approximately $99,730 per year.

What is the highest Veterinarians salary in Pennsylvania?

Top earners (90th percentile) in this occupation in Pennsylvania make approximately $212,320 per year. Those in the 75th percentile earn around $163,300 per year.

How does the Pennsylvania Veterinarians salary compare to the national average?

The median veterinarians salary in Pennsylvania is $129,510, which is +3% above national average of $125,510.

Data Source: This data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 release. All wages are estimates. Actual salaries may vary based on experience, education, employer, and other factors. bls.gov/oes