Veterinarians pay in Pennsylvania
$154,440avg. a year
$74.25 an hour · 3,490 employed
Veterinarians in Pennsylvania earn an average of $154,440 a year. That is $11,760 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $142,680. The best-paying metro area is Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD at $161,960.
$133,520Median pay
$74.25Average hourly
+38%Avg. pay since 2020
#8Of 48 states + D.C.
Top-paying Pennsylvania metro areas
Average pay for veterinarians by metro area. Swipe to see all 12.
11,790 jobs
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
$161,960
$77.87 an hour
2130 jobs
York-Hanover, PA
$160,660
$77.24 an hour
3100 jobs
Reading, PA
$156,290
$75.14 an hour
460 jobs
State College, PA
$153,880
$73.98 an hour
5640 jobs
Pittsburgh, PA
$153,660
$73.87 an hour
6180 jobs
Lancaster, PA
$152,190
$73.17 an hour
7230 jobs
Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ
$152,100
$73.13 an hour
8180 jobs
Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA
$150,770
$72.49 an hour
930 jobs
Gettysburg, PA
$148,970
$71.62 an hour
10100 jobs
Scranton--Wilkes-Barre, PA
$138,350
$66.51 an hour
1150 jobs
Chambersburg, PA
$132,960
$63.92 an hour
1270 jobs
Erie, PA
$129,270
$62.15 an hour
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Veterinarians pay in Pennsylvania, charted
Pay over time
Pennsylvania, annual wage, May of each year
AverageMedian
Where Pennsylvania veterinarians work
Employment by metro area, May 2025
Average pay by state
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Pennsylvania vs. neighbors
Average pay, May 2025
| Area | Avg. pay | Hourly |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $142,680 | $68.60 |
| Pennsylvania | $154,440 | $74.25 |
| New Jersey | $166,170 | $79.89 |
| Maryland | $163,830 | $78.76 |
| New York | $151,530 | $72.85 |
| Ohio | $129,890 | $62.45 |
| West Virginia | $127,520 | $61.31 |
Related jobs in Pennsylvania
- Registered Nurses$94,020
- Physicians, All Other$237,190
- Nurse Practitioners$132,070
- Pharmacists$138,740
- Physical Therapists$101,650
- Dental Hygienists$84,260
Average pay, Pennsylvania, May 2025
Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS
Questions and answers
How much do veterinarians make in Pennsylvania?
The average is $154,440 a year, and the median is $133,520. That is $11,760 (8%) more than the U.S. average of $142,680.
What is the hourly wage in Pennsylvania?
$74.25 an hour on average; the median is $64.19.
Where in Pennsylvania do they earn the most?
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD ($161,960), followed by York-Hanover, PA ($160,660). The lowest average among 12 metro areas with data is Erie, PA ($129,270).
How does Pennsylvania rank?
Pennsylvania ranks #8 of 49 states (including D.C.) with published data for this job, by average pay.
Sources and notes. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 (trend: May 2020–May 2025), occupation code 29-1131. State rank compares average pay across states with published data. Metro figures cover metropolitan statistical areas; a metro area can cross state lines. See also the national veterinarians page. Wages are gross pay before taxes and don't include overtime premiums, tips, bonuses or benefits; self-employed workers aren't included. Year-to-year changes can partly reflect survey method changes, so treat the trend as a guide. How we use the data. JobPayFacts isn't affiliated with BLS.