Veterinarians Salary in Reading, PA

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

Median annual salary $127,820 +1.8% vs national
Median hourly $61.45
10th percentile $66,150
90th percentile $211,700
Employed locally 100
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $66,150
    25th
    $96,090
    50th (median)
    $127,820
    75th
    $166,310
    90th
    $211,700

    Reading economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.70% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $77,684 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 165% Median Veterinarians salary is 65% 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 Reading, PA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $96,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $64,030
    Physicians, All Other $77,820
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,450
    Emergency Medical Technicians $38,450
    Pharmacists $137,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Reading?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Reading, PA is $61.45, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $109.70 or more per hour.

    Is Reading above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Reading, PA is 1.8% 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 Reading?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $66,150 per year in Reading, PA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $96,090.