Veterinarian salary in
Pittsburgh.
Veterinarians in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area earn a median annual wage of $128,290 ($61.68/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 640 working in the area.
Median salary
$128,290
$61.68/hr
1% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$90,470
High · 90th pct
$291,150
Pay rank
#47of 75 metros
Veterinarians
640
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Pittsburgh actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Pittsburgh
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $106,750–$163,810
Top earners make 3.2× what entry-level vets earn
How Pittsburgh compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Pittsburgh?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Pittsburgh, PA metro area is $128,290 ($61.68/hour). The middle 50% earn between $106,750 and $163,810.
How does Pittsburgh compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $128,290 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Pittsburgh?
The median hourly rate works out to $61.68, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Pittsburgh compare to the rest of Pennsylvania?
See the Pennsylvania state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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