Veterinarians Salary in Erie, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Erie, PA

Median annual salary $106,600 -15.1% vs national
Median hourly $51.25
10th percentile $64,620
90th percentile $163,730
Employed locally 70
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $64,620
    25th
    $96,350
    50th (median)
    $106,600
    75th
    $145,600
    90th
    $163,730

    Erie economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $61,476 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 173% Median Veterinarians salary is 73% 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
    Napa, CA $179,080
    Lexington Park, MD $159,990
    San Luis Obispo-Paso Robles, CA $158,700
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $133,340
    Lancaster, PA $132,870
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $132,730

    Related occupations in Erie, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$77,950
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,180
    Physicians, All Other$78,210
    Pharmacy Technicians$35,170
    Pharmacists$130,680
    Nurse Practitioners$122,130

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Erie?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Erie, PA is $51.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.65 or more per hour.

    Is Erie above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Erie, PA is 15.1% 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 Erie?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $64,620 per year in Erie, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,350.