How much does a veterinarian make in Philadelphia?
$139,800a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area. That is $67.22 an hour or $11,650 a month.
- Hourly
- $67.22
- Vs. national median
- +7%
- Rank among cities
- 45 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 1,790
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,130Median: $139,800Highest 10%: $281,700
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,130 | $42.85 | |
| 25th | $125,600 | $60.37 | |
| Median | $139,800 | $67.22 | |
| 75th | $173,700 | $83.53 | |
| 90th | $281,700 | $135.45 |
Other cities in Pennsylvania
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Allentown, PA | $133,100 |
| Reading, PA | $133,100 |
| Harrisburg, PA | $132,800 |
| Lancaster, PA | $132,500 |
| State College, PA | $131,500 |
| York, PA | $129,600 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | $128,300 |
| Scranton, PA | $127,000 |
| Chambersburg, PA | $125,400 |
| Erie, PA | $123,700 |
Related jobs in Philadelphia
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Radiologist | $452,900 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $380,800 |
| Physician | $365,800 |
| Orthopedic Surgeon | $341,800 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,000 |
| Orthodontist | $311,200 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $294,400 |
| Psychiatrist | $279,400 |
| Physician | $245,800 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Philadelphia?
The median hourly pay in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area is $67.22 ($139,800 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Philadelphia than the national average?
Yes: $139,800 against $130,100 nationally, 7% more.
How does Philadelphia compare with the rest of Pennsylvania?
The median in Pennsylvania is $133,500, so Philadelphia pays 5% more.
Where does Philadelphia rank for veterinarian pay?
45 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Philadelphia?
The lowest-paid 10% make $89,130 or less a year; the top 10% make $281,700 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.