Veterinarians Salary in Olympia, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA

Median annual salary $121,240 -3.4% vs national
Median hourly $58.29
10th percentile $96,450
90th percentile $176,800
Employed locally 80
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $96,450
    25th
    $103,080
    50th (median)
    $121,240
    75th
    $168,960
    90th
    $176,800

    Olympia economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $93,985 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 129% Median Veterinarians salary is 29% 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
    Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $161,880
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $161,370
    Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA $159,130
    Yakima, WA $157,140
    Washington $155,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $154,350

    Related occupations in Olympia, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $103,850
    Pharmacy Technicians $55,690
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $79,220
    Pharmacists $150,750
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $61,270
    Dental Hygienists $122,740

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Olympia?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Olympia, WA is $58.29, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $104.46 or more per hour.

    Is Olympia above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Olympia, WA is 3.4% 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 Olympia?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $96,450 per year in Olympia, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $103,080.