Veterinarians Salary in Roanoke, VA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Roanoke, VA

Median annual salary $103,350 -17.7% vs national
Median hourly $49.69
10th percentile $54,560
90th percentile $163,550
Employed locally 110
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $54,560
    25th
    $81,750
    50th (median)
    $103,350
    75th
    $134,450
    90th
    $163,550

    Roanoke economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $67,447 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 153% Median Veterinarians salary is 53% 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
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Vallejo, CA $155,570
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $136,170
    North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area $131,720
    Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA $131,300
    Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV $129,920

    Related occupations in Roanoke, VA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $75,960
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,510
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $48,650
    Pharmacy Technicians $39,790
    Pharmacists $135,350
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $77,420

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Roanoke?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Roanoke, VA is $49.69, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.80 or more per hour.

    Is Roanoke above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Roanoke, VA is 17.7% 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 Roanoke?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $54,560 per year in Roanoke, VA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $81,750.