Veterinarians pay in Virginia
In Virginia, the median pay for veterinarians is $60.93 an hour ($126,730 a year). About 2,700 people work in this job there.
That is 3% lower than the U.S. median ($130,100). Virginia ranks 23rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Virginia
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.46 | $63,350 |
| 25% of workers | $47.42 | $98,630 |
| Half of workers (median) | $60.93 | $126,730 |
| 75% of workers | $85.41 | $177,650 |
| 90% of workers | $105.85 | $220,170 |
Veterinarians pay in Virginia metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Charlottesville | $127,460 | 90 |
| Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk | $122,010 | 500 |
| Roanoke | $121,940 | 100 |
| Richmond | $121,670 | 420 |
| Harrisonburg | $119,990 | 50 |
| Winchester | $118,830 | 40 |
| Lynchburg | $107,870 | 70 |
| Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford | $105,300 | 60 |
| Staunton-Stuarts Draft | $97,960 | 60 |
Virginia unemployment rate: 3.6% (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 Virginia
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $278,530 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,450 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $52,090 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $239,200 |
| Pediatricians, General | $195,940 |
| Registered Nurses | $93,600 |
| Pharmacists | $144,060 |
| Physical Therapists | $101,450 |
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