Veterinarians pay in Ohio
In Ohio, the median pay for veterinarians is $60.12 an hour ($125,060 a year). About 3,430 people work in this job there.
That is 4% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). Ohio ranks 29th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Ohio
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $25.99 | $54,050 |
| 25% of workers | $42.67 | $88,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.12 | $125,060 |
| 75% of workers | $75.16 | $156,330 |
| 90% of workers | $99.61 | $207,190 |
Veterinarians pay in Ohio metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Akron | $130,370 | 230 |
| Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek | $129,030 | 220 |
| Cleveland | $128,610 | 560 |
| Cincinnati | $127,670 | 650 |
| Toledo | $126,970 | 140 |
| Canton-Massillon | $125,150 | 100 |
| Columbus | $123,270 | 850 |
| Youngstown-Warren | $106,770 | 100 |
Ohio unemployment rate: 3.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in Ohio
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $297,440 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,990 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $36,340 |
| Pediatricians, General | $217,970 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $249,990 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $377,480 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $309,480 |
| Registered Nurses | $82,510 |
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