Veterinarians pay in Pennsylvania
In Pennsylvania, the median pay for veterinarians is $64.19 an hour ($133,520 a year). About 3,490 people work in this job there.
That is 3% higher than the U.S. median ($130,100). Pennsylvania ranks 9th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Pennsylvania
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $38.36 | $79,780 |
| 25% of workers | $51.83 | $107,810 |
| Half of workers (median) | $64.19 | $133,520 |
| 75% of workers | $79.92 | $166,230 |
| 90% of workers | $129.27 | $268,870 |
Veterinarians pay in Pennsylvania metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington | $139,810 | 1,790 |
| Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton | $133,120 | 230 |
| Reading | $133,110 | 100 |
| Harrisburg-Carlisle | $132,750 | 180 |
| Lancaster | $132,480 | 180 |
| State College | $131,500 | 60 |
| Gettysburg | $130,410 | 30 |
| York-Hanover | $129,610 | 130 |
| Pittsburgh | $128,290 | 640 |
| Scranton--Wilkes-Barre | $126,960 | 100 |
| Chambersburg | $125,400 | 50 |
| Erie | $123,670 | 70 |
Pennsylvania unemployment rate: 3.7% (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 Pennsylvania
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $217,310 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $46,430 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,140 |
| Pediatricians, General | $226,440 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $213,310 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Registered Nurses | $96,430 |
| Pharmacists | $138,160 |
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