Veterinarians

Veterinarian Jobs in Washington

In Washington, veterinarians earned a median $160,510 a year ($77.17 an hour) in May 2025, according to the BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025. That's 23% above the national median of $130,100. The middle 80% earned between $97,140 and $265,600. With Washington prices at 107.0% of the US average (BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024), that median buys about what $149,991 would nationally: #3 of 49 states for buying power, and #3 for raw pay. About 2,390 people work in this occupation in Washington. Nationally, BLS projects 9.4% job growth from 2025 to 2035 and about 3,100 openings a year (BLS Employment Projections 2025–35, Table 1.10).

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Pay in Washington at a glance

Median pay
$160,510

$77.17 an hour

Middle 80%
$97,140–$265,600

10th to 90th percentile

Buying power
$149,991

Rank #3 of 49

National median
$130,100

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BLS figures are employer-reported wages for all workers in the occupation (credentialed or not), before bonuses and benefits. Annual pay assumes 2,080 hours. Buying power = median pay ÷ (state price level ÷ 100).