Veterinarians Salary in Lancaster, PA

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

Median annual salary $132,870 +5.9% vs national
Median hourly $63.88
10th percentile $77,950
90th percentile —
Employed locally 170
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,950
    25th
    $102,290
    50th (median)
    $132,870
    75th
    $178,280

    Lancaster economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $83,703 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 159% Median Veterinarians salary is 59% 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
    Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL $132,730
    Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL $131,790

    Related occupations in Lancaster, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $83,180
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,140
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,750
    Physicians, All Other $184,790
    Pharmacists $133,610
    Nurse Practitioners $130,240

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Lancaster?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Lancaster, PA is $63.88, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $111.54 or more per hour.

    Is Lancaster above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Lancaster, PA is 5.9% 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 Lancaster?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $77,950 per year in Lancaster, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $102,290.