How much does a veterinarian make in Baltimore?
$162,900a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area. That is $78.33 an hour or $13,580 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.33
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among cities
- 12 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $103,800Median: $162,900Highest 10%: $211,500
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $103,800 | $49.92 | |
| 25th | $132,600 | $63.76 | |
| Median | $162,900 | $78.33 | |
| 75th | $176,000 | $84.59 | |
| 90th | $211,500 | $101.68 |
Other cities in Maryland
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Lexington Park, MD | $160,000 |
| Washington, DC | $154,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $139,800 |
Related jobs in Baltimore
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $581,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $418,000 |
| Surgeon | $391,500 |
| Orthodontist | $361,000 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $344,200 |
| Cardiologist | $337,200 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $322,900 |
| Psychiatrist | $318,100 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $307,400 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $304,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly pay in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $78.33 ($162,900 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Baltimore than the national average?
Yes: $162,900 against $130,100 nationally, 25% more.
How does Baltimore compare with the rest of Maryland?
The median in Maryland is $163,200, so Baltimore pays 0% more.
Where does Baltimore rank for veterinarian pay?
12 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Baltimore?
The lowest-paid 10% make $103,800 or less a year; the top 10% make $211,500 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.