How much does a veterinarian make in Georgia?
$126,600a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Georgia. That is $60.86 an hour or $10,550 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.86
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 24 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,670
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $66,710Median: $126,600Highest 10%: $167,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $66,710 | $32.07 | |
| 25th | $103,100 | $49.56 | |
| Median | $126,600 | $60.86 | |
| 75th | $155,300 | $74.65 | |
| 90th | $167,600 | $80.59 |
Cities in Georgia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Atlanta, GA | $129,000 |
| Chattanooga, TN | $125,800 |
| Rome, GA | $124,500 |
| Athens, GA | $123,300 |
| Gainesville, GA | $122,000 |
| Albany, GA | $121,900 |
| Augusta, GA | $120,100 |
| Savannah, GA | $116,500 |
| Warner Robins, GA | $108,400 |
| Columbus, GA | $99,840 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 21. Oregon | $128,900 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $128,200 |
| 23. Virginia | $126,700 |
| 24. Georgia | $126,600 |
| 25. Rhode Island | $126,600 |
| 26. Connecticut | $126,200 |
| 27. Nevada | $125,600 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Georgia?
The median hourly pay in Georgia is $60.86 ($126,600 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Georgia than the national average?
No: $126,600 against $130,100 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Georgia rank for veterinarian pay?
Georgia ranks 24 of 49 states.
Which city in Georgia pays veterinarians the most?
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, with a median of $129,000 a year.
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.