Veterinarians Salary in Harrisburg, PA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA

Median annual salary $123,020 -2% vs national
Median hourly $59.14
10th percentile $80,070
90th percentile $190,160
Employed locally 170
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $80,070
    25th
    $98,970
    50th (median)
    $123,020
    75th
    $153,040
    90th
    $190,160

    Harrisburg economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $79,281 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 155% Median Veterinarians salary is 55% 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 Harrisburg, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$85,500
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$60,520
    Physicians, All Other$156,000
    Pharmacy Technicians$36,400
    Pharmacists$134,690
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$40,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Harrisburg?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Harrisburg, PA is $59.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $143.42 or more per hour.

    Is Harrisburg above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Harrisburg, PA is 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 Harrisburg?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $80,070 per year in Harrisburg, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,970.