Veterinarians Salary in Atlanta, GA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA

Median annual salary $127,150 +1.3% vs national
Median hourly $61.13
10th percentile $74,690
90th percentile $213,570
Employed locally 1,440
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $74,690
    25th
    $100,890
    50th (median)
    $127,150
    75th
    $156,470
    90th
    $213,570

    Atlanta economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,338 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 147% Median Veterinarians salary is 47% 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
    Michigan City-La Porte, IN $126,500
    Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, NV $126,400
    Rome, GA $124,530

    Related occupations in Atlanta, GA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,370
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $63,190
    Pharmacy Technicians $40,050
    Pharmacists $136,260
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $66,040
    Nurse Practitioners $128,640

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Atlanta?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Atlanta, GA is $61.13, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.59 or more per hour.

    Is Atlanta above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Atlanta, GA is 1.3% above 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 Atlanta?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $74,690 per year in Atlanta, GA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $100,890.