How much does a veterinarian make in Richmond?
$121,700a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Richmond, VA metro area. That is $58.50 an hour or $10,140 a month.
- Hourly
- $58.50
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 193 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 420
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $81,070Median: $121,700Highest 10%: $216,100
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $81,070 | $38.98 | |
| 25th | $95,380 | $45.86 | |
| Median | $121,700 | $58.50 | |
| 75th | $165,700 | $79.68 | |
| 90th | $216,100 | $103.90 |
Other cities in Virginia
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| Washington, DC | $154,400 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $127,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $122,000 |
| Roanoke, VA | $121,900 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $120,000 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $107,900 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $105,300 |
| Kingsport, TN | $105,100 |
| Staunton, VA | $97,960 |
Related jobs in Richmond
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Cardiologist | $450,500 |
| Psychiatrist | $290,900 |
| Physician | $284,100 |
| Surgeon | $259,300 |
| Physician | $240,200 |
| Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon | $239,200 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $235,300 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $224,200 |
| Dentist | $218,900 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $208,800 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Richmond?
The median hourly pay in the Richmond, VA metro area is $58.50 ($121,700 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Richmond than the national average?
No: $121,700 against $130,100 nationally, 6% less.
How does Richmond compare with the rest of Virginia?
The median in Virginia is $126,700, so Richmond pays 4% less.
Where does Richmond rank for veterinarian pay?
193 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Richmond?
The lowest-paid 10% make $81,070 or less a year; the top 10% make $216,100 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.