Veterinarian salary in
Baltimore.
Veterinarians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area earn a median annual wage of $162,930 ($78.33/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 700 working in the area.
Median salary
$162,930
$78.33/hr
25% above US median
Low · 10th pct
$103,830
High · 90th pct
$211,500
Pay rank
#5of 75 metros
Veterinarians
700
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Baltimore actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Baltimore
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $132,630–$175,950
Top earners make 2.0× what entry-level vets earn
How Baltimore compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Baltimore?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area is $162,930 ($78.33/hour). The middle 50% earn between $132,630 and $175,950.
How does Baltimore compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $162,930 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Baltimore?
The median hourly rate works out to $78.33, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Baltimore compare to the rest of Maryland?
See the Maryland state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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