How much does a veterinarian make in Atlanta?
$129,000a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area. That is $62.01 an hour or $10,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.01
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 105 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,610
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $76,590Median: $129,000Highest 10%: $167,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $76,590 | $36.82 | |
| 25th | $106,100 | $51.00 | |
| Median | $129,000 | $62.01 | |
| 75th | $157,200 | $75.55 | |
| 90th | $167,600 | $80.59 |
Other cities in Georgia
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Chattanooga, TN | $125,800 |
| Athens, GA | $123,300 |
| Gainesville, GA | $122,000 |
| Augusta, GA | $120,100 |
| Savannah, GA | $116,500 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $108,400 |
| Columbus, GA | $99,840 |
Related jobs in Atlanta
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $529,100 |
| Ophthalmologist | $412,900 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $354,000 |
| Dermatologist | $284,600 |
| Psychiatrist | $277,000 |
| Physician | $275,100 |
| Physician | $270,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $263,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $259,300 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly pay in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $62.01 ($129,000 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Atlanta than the national average?
No: $129,000 against $130,100 nationally, 1% less.
How does Atlanta compare with the rest of Georgia?
The median in Georgia is $126,600, so Atlanta pays 2% more.
Where does Atlanta rank for veterinarian pay?
105 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Atlanta?
The lowest-paid 10% make $76,590 or less a year; the top 10% make $167,600 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.