Veterinarian salary in
Washington.
Veterinarians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area earn a median annual wage of $154,350 ($74.21/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 1,740 working in the area.
Median salary
$154,350
$74.21/hr
19% above US median
Low · 10th pct
$79,360
High · 90th pct
$271,770
Pay rank
#14of 75 metros
Veterinarians
1,740
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Washington actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Washington
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $126,260–$197,920
Top earners make 3.4× what entry-level vets earn
How Washington compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Washington?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area is $154,350 ($74.21/hour). The middle 50% earn between $126,260 and $197,920.
How does Washington compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $154,350 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Washington?
The median hourly rate works out to $74.21, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Washington compare to the rest of District of Columbia?
See the District of Columbia state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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