Veterinarians Salary in Blacksburg, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford, VA

Median annual salary $104,300 -16.9% vs national
Median hourly $50.15
10th percentile $53,210
90th percentile $162,590
Employed locally 60
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $53,210
    25th
    $84,110
    50th (median)
    $104,300
    75th
    $139,410
    90th
    $162,590

    Blacksburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $64,627 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 161% Median Veterinarians salary is 61% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Vallejo, CA $155,570
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $136,170
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,720
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $131,300
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $129,920

    Related occupations in Blacksburg, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,430
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $54,350
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,430
    Pharmacists $132,900
    Veterinary Technologists and Technicians $50,140
    Physical Therapists $90,170

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Blacksburg?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Blacksburg, VA is $50.15, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.34 or more per hour.

    Is Blacksburg above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Blacksburg, VA is 16.9% 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 Blacksburg?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $53,210 per year in Blacksburg, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,110.