Veterinarians Salary in Charlottesville, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charlottesville, VA

Median annual salary $120,180 -4.2% vs national
Median hourly $57.78
10th percentile $62,820
90th percentile $213,900
Employed locally 90
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $62,820
    25th
    $99,040
    50th (median)
    $120,180
    75th
    $161,510
    90th
    $213,900

    Charlottesville economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $90,552 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 133% Median Veterinarians salary is 33% 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 Charlottesville, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$95,180
    Physicians, All Other$212,870
    Nurse Practitioners$129,260
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$63,630
    Pharmacy Technicians$46,140
    Pharmacists$137,030

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Charlottesville?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Charlottesville, VA is $57.78, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $105.91 or more per hour.

    Is Charlottesville above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Charlottesville, VA is 4.2% 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 Charlottesville?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $62,820 per year in Charlottesville, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,040.