How much does a veterinarian make in Columbus?
$123,300a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Columbus, OH metro area. That is $59.26 an hour or $10,270 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.26
- Vs. national median
- -5%
- Rank among cities
- 177 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 850
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $47,990Median: $123,300Highest 10%: $208,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $47,990 | $23.07 | |
| 25th | $78,360 | $37.67 | |
| Median | $123,300 | $59.26 | |
| 75th | $142,400 | $68.45 | |
| 90th | $208,400 | $100.19 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Akron, OH | $130,400 |
| Dayton, OH | $129,000 |
| Cleveland, OH | $128,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $127,700 |
| Toledo, OH | $127,000 |
| Canton, OH | $125,200 |
| Huntington, WV | $111,400 |
| Youngstown, OH | $106,800 |
Related jobs in Columbus
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Surgeon | $609,500 |
| Anesthesiologist | $441,200 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $331,600 |
| Physician | $285,300 |
| Radiologist | $269,400 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $250,000 |
| Cardiologist | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $231,800 |
| Psychiatrist | $220,900 |
| Physician | $214,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Columbus?
The median hourly pay in the Columbus, OH metro area is $59.26 ($123,300 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Columbus than the national average?
No: $123,300 against $130,100 nationally, 5% less.
How does Columbus compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $125,100, so Columbus pays 1% less.
Where does Columbus rank for veterinarian pay?
177 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% make $47,990 or less a year; the top 10% make $208,400 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.