Veterinarians Salary in Bellingham, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Bellingham, WA

Median annual salary $147,200 +17.3% vs national
Median hourly $70.77
10th percentile $101,550
90th percentile $210,000
Employed locally 60
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $101,550
    25th
    $106,130
    50th (median)
    $147,200
    75th
    $169,720
    90th
    $210,000

    Bellingham economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $80,989 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 182% Median Veterinarians salary is 82% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $161,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $161,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $159,130
    Yakima, WA $157,140
    Washington $155,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $154,350

    Related occupations in Bellingham, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$101,580
    Pharmacy Technicians$52,020
    Pharmacists$153,170
    Physicians, All Other$216,920
    Dental Hygienists$120,030
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$57,440

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Bellingham?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Bellingham, WA is $70.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.82 or more per hour.

    Is Bellingham above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Bellingham, WA is 17.3% 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 Bellingham?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $101,550 per year in Bellingham, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $106,130.