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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

Pennsylvania ranks 12th of 48 states and D.C. for veterinarians pay, trailing top-paying California ($158,950) by $29,440 — a 23% gap.

Pennsylvania employs roughly 4.0% of all veterinarians in the country (3,220 workers).

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 n/a
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.

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.

Figures use the most current federal occupational wage survey. All wages are estimates; actual pay varies by experience, education, and employer. About the data.