Veterinarian salary in
Seattle.
Veterinarians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area earn a median annual wage of $163,810 ($78.75/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 1,330 working in the area.
Median salary
$163,810
$78.75/hr
26% above US median
Low · 10th pct
$99,260
High · 90th pct
$274,030
Pay rank
#4of 75 metros
Veterinarians
1,330
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Seattle actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Seattle
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $128,930–$202,000
Top earners make 2.8× what entry-level vets earn
How Seattle compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Seattle?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area is $163,810 ($78.75/hour). The middle 50% earn between $128,930 and $202,000.
How does Seattle compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $163,810 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Seattle?
The median hourly rate works out to $78.75, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Seattle compare to the rest of Washington?
See the Washington state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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