Veterinarian salary in
Richmond.
Veterinarians in the Richmond, VA metro area earn a median annual wage of $121,670 ($58.50/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 420 working in the area.
Median salary
$121,670
$58.50/hr
6% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$81,070
High · 90th pct
$216,120
Pay rank
#67of 75 metros
Veterinarians
420
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Richmond actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Richmond
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $95,380–$165,740
Top earners make 2.7× what entry-level vets earn
How Richmond compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Richmond?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Richmond, VA metro area is $121,670 ($58.50/hour). The middle 50% earn between $95,380 and $165,740.
How does Richmond compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $121,670 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Richmond?
The median hourly rate works out to $58.50, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Richmond compare to the rest of Virginia?
See the Virginia state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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