Veterinarians Salary in Athens, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Athens-Clarke County, GA

Median annual salary $103,240 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.64
10th percentile $65,840
90th percentile $203,370
Employed locally 130
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,840
    25th
    $87,000
    50th (median)
    $103,240
    75th
    $129,450
    90th
    $203,370

    Athens economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $62,897 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 164% Median Veterinarians salary is 64% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Morgantown, WV $132,990
    Chattanooga, TN-GA $129,770
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,220
    Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA $127,150
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $126,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $126,400

    Related occupations in Athens, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $79,940
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,150
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,440
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,650
    Nurse Practitioners $123,250
    Pharmacists $127,090

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Athens?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Athens, GA is $49.64, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.45 or more per hour.

    Is Athens above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Athens, GA is 17.7% below the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Athens?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $65,840 per year in Athens, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $87,000.