Veterinarians pay in Washington
In Washington, the median pay for veterinarians is $77.17 an hour ($160,510 a year). About 2,390 people work in this job there.
That is 23% higher than the U.S. median ($130,100). Washington ranks 3rd of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in Washington
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $46.70 | $97,140 |
| 25% of workers | $60.09 | $124,990 |
| Half of workers (median) | $77.17 | $160,510 |
| 75% of workers | $94.89 | $197,370 |
| 90% of workers | $127.69 | $265,600 |
Veterinarians pay in Washington metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue | $163,810 | 1,330 |
| Kennewick-Richland | $163,520 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater | $158,880 | 100 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard | $158,600 | 90 |
| Yakima | $158,180 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes | $156,980 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley | $151,820 | 160 |
| Bellingham | $149,760 | 80 |
Washington unemployment rate: 4.9% (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 Washington
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $307,170 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,150 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $59,740 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $340,010 |
| Registered Nurses | $124,200 |
| Pharmacists | $160,610 |
| Physical Therapists | $105,950 |
| Speech-Language Pathologists | $105,550 |
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