Veterinarians Salary in Yakima, WA

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Yakima, WA

Median annual salary $157,140 +25.2% vs national
Median hourly $75.55
10th percentile $95,100
90th percentile —
Employed locally 80
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $95,100
    25th
    $127,540
    50th (median)
    $157,140
    75th
    $204,970

    Yakima economic context

    Unemployment rate 6.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 231% Median Veterinarians salary is 131% 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
    Washington $155,060
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $154,350
    Waterbury-Shelton, CT $152,200

    Related occupations in Yakima, WA

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $98,240
    Physicians, All Other $293,080
    Pharmacy Technicians $49,250
    Pharmacists $141,620
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $74,370
    Dental Hygienists $107,870

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Yakima?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Yakima, WA is $75.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $130.29 or more per hour.

    Is Yakima above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Yakima, WA is 25.2% 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 Yakima?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $95,100 per year in Yakima, WA. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $127,540.