How much does a veterinarian make in Charlottesville?
$127,500a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Charlottesville, VA metro area. That is $61.28 an hour or $10,620 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.28
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 127 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 90
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $57,620Median: $127,500Highest 10%: $220,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $57,620 | $27.70 | |
| 25th | $97,470 | $46.86 | |
| Median | $127,500 | $61.28 | |
| 75th | $185,200 | $89.05 | |
| 90th | $220,300 | $105.90 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Washington, DC | $154,400 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $122,000 |
| Roanoke, VA | $121,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $121,700 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $120,000 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $107,900 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $105,300 |
| Kingsport, TN | $105,100 |
| Staunton, VA | $97,960 |
Related jobs in Charlottesville
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physician | $286,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $241,500 |
| Dentist | $162,400 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $143,000 |
| Pharmacist | $142,200 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,500 |
| Dental Hygienist | $107,700 |
| Physical Therapist | $102,400 |
| Occupational Therapist | $100,900 |
| Registered Nurse | $99,320 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Charlottesville?
The median hourly pay in the Charlottesville, VA metro area is $61.28 ($127,500 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Charlottesville than the national average?
No: $127,500 against $130,100 nationally, 2% less.
How does Charlottesville compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $126,700, so Charlottesville pays 1% more.
Where does Charlottesville rank for veterinarian pay?
127 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Charlottesville?
The lowest-paid 10% make $57,620 or less a year; the top 10% make $220,300 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.