How much does a veterinarian make in Pennsylvania?
$133,500a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Pennsylvania. That is $64.19 an hour or $11,130 a month.
- Hourly
- $64.19
- Vs. national median
- +3%
- Rank among states
- 9 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,490
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $79,780Median: $133,500Highest 10%: $268,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $79,780 | $38.36 | |
| 25th | $107,800 | $51.83 | |
| Median | $133,500 | $64.19 | |
| 75th | $166,200 | $79.92 | |
| 90th | $268,900 | $129.26 |
Cities in Pennsylvania
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Philadelphia, PA | $139,800 |
| Allentown, PA | $133,100 |
| Reading, PA | $133,100 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $132,800 |
| Lancaster, PA | $132,500 |
| State College, PA | $131,500 |
| Gettysburg, PA | $130,400 |
| York, PA | $129,600 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $128,300 |
| Scranton, PA | $127,000 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $125,400 |
| Erie, PA | $123,700 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 6. Massachusetts | $140,300 |
| 7. District of Columbia | $134,500 |
| 8. Illinois | $133,600 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $133,500 |
| 10. Minnesota | $133,100 |
| 11. New York | $131,800 |
| 12. Vermont | $131,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Pennsylvania?
The median hourly pay in Pennsylvania is $64.19 ($133,500 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Pennsylvania than the national average?
Yes: $133,500 against $130,100 nationally, 3% more.
Where does Pennsylvania rank for veterinarian pay?
Pennsylvania ranks 9 of 49 states.
Which city in Pennsylvania pays veterinarians the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, with a median of $139,800 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.