How much does a veterinarian make in Maryland?
$163,200a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Maryland. That is $78.45 an hour or $13,600 a month.
- Hourly
- $78.45
- Vs. national median
- +25%
- Rank among states
- 2 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 1,430
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $104,000Median: $163,200Highest 10%: $215,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $104,000 | $50.01 | |
| 25th | $133,000 | $63.96 | |
| Median | $163,200 | $78.45 | |
| 75th | $189,500 | $91.08 | |
| 90th | $215,000 | $103.35 |
Cities in Maryland
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Baltimore, MD | $162,900 |
| Lexington Park, MD | $160,000 |
| Washington, DC | $154,400 |
| Philadelphia, PA | $139,800 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 1. California | $163,900 |
| 2. Maryland | $163,200 |
| 3. Washington | $160,500 |
| 4. New Jersey | $160,100 |
| 5. Arizona | $152,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Maryland?
The median hourly pay in Maryland is $78.45 ($163,200 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Maryland than the national average?
Yes: $163,200 against $130,100 nationally, 25% more.
Where does Maryland rank for veterinarian pay?
Maryland ranks 2 of 49 states.
Which city in Maryland pays veterinarians the most?
Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD, with a median of $162,900 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.