Veterinarian salary in
Cincinnati.
Veterinarians in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area earn a median annual wage of $127,670 ($61.38/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 650 working in the area.
Median salary
$127,670
$61.38/hr
2% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$57,870
High · 90th pct
$209,000
Pay rank
#49of 75 metros
Veterinarians
650
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Cincinnati actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Cincinnati
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $99,200–$159,840
Top earners make 3.6× what entry-level vets earn
How Cincinnati compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Cincinnati?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area is $127,670 ($61.38/hour). The middle 50% earn between $99,200 and $159,840.
How does Cincinnati compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $127,670 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Cincinnati?
The median hourly rate works out to $61.38, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Cincinnati compare to the rest of Ohio?
See the Ohio state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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