Veterinarian salary in
Columbia.
Veterinarians in the Columbia, SC metro area earn a median annual wage of $129,960 ($62.48/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 210 working in the area.
Median salary
$129,960
$62.48/hr
Same as US median
Low · 10th pct
$77,510
High · 90th pct
$220,150
Pay rank
#35of 75 metros
Veterinarians
210
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Columbia actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Columbia
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $101,640–$164,980
Top earners make 2.8× what entry-level vets earn
How Columbia compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Columbia?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Columbia, SC metro area is $129,960 ($62.48/hour). The middle 50% earn between $101,640 and $164,980.
How does Columbia compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $129,960 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Columbia?
The median hourly rate works out to $62.48, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Columbia compare to the rest of South Carolina?
See the South Carolina state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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