Veterinarians Salary in Pittsburgh, PA

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

Median annual salary $124,500 -0.8% vs national
Median hourly $59.86
10th percentile $65,850
90th percentile $212,320
Employed locally 580
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $65,850
    25th
    $99,600
    50th (median)
    $124,500
    75th
    $162,520
    90th
    $212,320

    Pittsburgh economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $73,942 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 168% Median Veterinarians salary is 68% 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 Pittsburgh, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $81,190
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,790
    Physicians, All Other $172,490
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,760
    Pharmacists $131,950
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $56,550

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Pittsburgh?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Pittsburgh, PA is $59.86, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $139.98 or more per hour.

    Is Pittsburgh above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Pittsburgh, PA is 0.8% 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 Pittsburgh?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $65,850 per year in Pittsburgh, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,600.