How much does a veterinarian make in Virginia?
$126,700a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in Virginia. That is $60.93 an hour or $10,560 a month.
- Hourly
- $60.93
- Vs. national median
- -3%
- Rank among states
- 23 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,700
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $63,350Median: $126,700Highest 10%: $220,200
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $63,350 | $30.46 | |
| 25th | $98,630 | $47.42 | |
| Median | $126,700 | $60.93 | |
| 75th | $177,700 | $85.41 | |
| 90th | $220,200 | $105.85 |
Cities in Virginia
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Washington, DC | $154,400 |
| Charlottesville, VA | $127,500 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $122,000 |
| Roanoke, VA | $121,900 |
| Richmond, VA | $121,700 |
| Harrisonburg, VA | $120,000 |
| Winchester, VA | $118,800 |
| Lynchburg, VA | $107,900 |
| Blacksburg, VA | $105,300 |
| Kingsport, TN | $105,100 |
| Staunton, VA | $97,960 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 20. West Virginia | $129,000 |
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Virginia?
The median hourly pay in Virginia is $60.93 ($126,700 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Virginia than the national average?
No: $126,700 against $130,100 nationally, 3% less.
Where does Virginia rank for veterinarian pay?
Virginia ranks 23 of 49 states.
Which city in Virginia pays veterinarians the most?
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV, with a median of $154,400 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.