Veterinarian salary in
Columbus.
Veterinarians in the Columbus, OH metro area earn a median annual wage of $123,270 ($59.26/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 850 working in the area.
Median salary
$123,270
$59.26/hr
5% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$47,990
High · 90th pct
$208,390
Pay rank
#61of 75 metros
Veterinarians
850
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Columbus actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Columbus
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $78,360–$142,380
Top earners make 4.3× what entry-level vets earn
How Columbus compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Columbus?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Columbus, OH metro area is $123,270 ($59.26/hour). The middle 50% earn between $78,360 and $142,380.
How does Columbus compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $123,270 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Columbus?
The median hourly rate works out to $59.26, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Columbus 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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