Veterinarian salary in
Atlanta.
Veterinarians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area earn a median annual wage of $128,980 ($62.01/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 1,610 working in the area.
Median salary
$128,980
$62.01/hr
1% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$76,590
High · 90th pct
$167,620
Pay rank
#42of 75 metros
Veterinarians
1,610
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Atlanta actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Atlanta
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $106,070–$157,150
Top earners make 2.2× what entry-level vets earn
How Atlanta compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Atlanta?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area is $128,980 ($62.01/hour). The middle 50% earn between $106,070 and $157,150.
How does Atlanta compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $128,980 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Atlanta?
The median hourly rate works out to $62.01, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Atlanta compare to the rest of Georgia?
See the Georgia state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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