verified BLS-Verified Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) May 2025 release

Veterinarian Salary in District of Columbia

Median Annual in District of Columbia
$134,530/yr
Median Hourly Wage
$64.68/hr
▲ 3% above U.S. median

Salary Distribution in District of Columbia

groups Employed in DC
190
public U.S. Median
$130,100
savings Real pay (cost-adjusted)
$122,410 #34 of 49

Veterinarian pay in District of Columbia, explained

Veterinarians in District of Columbia earn a median of $134,530 per year ($64.68 per hour), which is 3% above the national median of $130,100. Entry-level workers earn around $69,990, while the most experienced veterinarians reach about $294,160. Pay varies by employer, setting, and metro area within District of Columbia.

Is $134,530 good pay in District of Columbia?

Adjusted for District of Columbia's cost of living (which runs 110% of the U.S. average), that $134,530 is worth about $122,410 in national buying power — ranking District of Columbia #34 for real pay (vs #7 on the sticker number).

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Veterinarian pay by experience in District of Columbia

Entry level (10th pct)
$69,990
$33.65/hr
Median
Mid-career (50th pct)
$134,530
$64.68/hr
Experienced (90th pct)
$294,160
$141.42/hr

Veterinarian pay in neighboring states

StateMedian / yrReal payvs DC
District of Columbia (here) $134,530 $122,410
Maryland $163,170 $155,461 −$28,640
Virginia $126,730 $125,346 +$7,800

Veterinarian in District of Columbia: FAQ

How much do veterinarians make in District of Columbia?

Veterinarians in District of Columbia earn a median of $134,530 per year ($64.68 per hour), compared with $130,100 nationally.

Does District of Columbia pay veterinarians well?

At $134,530, District of Columbia pays 3% above the national median for veterinarians. An estimated 190 work in the state.

Veterinarian salary in other states

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