How much does a veterinarian make in Dayton?
$129,000a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area. That is $62.03 an hour or $10,750 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.03
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among cities
- 103 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 220
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $74,740Median: $129,000Highest 10%: $207,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $74,740 | $35.93 | |
| 25th | $98,780 | $47.49 | |
| Median | $129,000 | $62.03 | |
| 75th | $159,300 | $76.60 | |
| 90th | $207,900 | $99.97 |
Other cities in Ohio
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Akron, OH | $130,400 |
| Cleveland, OH | $128,600 |
| Cincinnati, OH | $127,700 |
| Toledo, OH | $127,000 |
| Canton, OH | $125,200 |
| Columbus, OH | $123,300 |
| Huntington, WV | $111,400 |
| Youngstown, OH | $106,800 |
Related jobs in Dayton
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $455,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $454,800 |
| Physician | $315,400 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $242,400 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $222,200 |
| Dentist | $182,000 |
| Optometrist | $139,000 |
| Physician Assistant | $138,400 |
| Pharmacist | $136,100 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $118,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Dayton?
The median hourly pay in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area is $62.03 ($129,000 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Dayton than the national average?
No: $129,000 against $130,100 nationally, 1% less.
How does Dayton compare with the rest of Ohio?
The median in Ohio is $125,100, so Dayton pays 3% more.
Where does Dayton rank for veterinarian pay?
103 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Dayton?
The lowest-paid 10% make $74,740 or less a year; the top 10% make $207,900 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.