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Veterinarians Salary in Washington
Veterinarians in Washington earn a median $160,510 a year, 23% above the U.S. median.
- Median in WA
- $160,510 a year
- U.S. median
- $130,100 a year
- Employment
- 2,390
- Location quotient
- 1.25
- Share of jobs vs. U.S. (1.00 = same)
Pay range in Washington
- Median (50%)
- $160,510 · $77.17 an hour
- Mean (average)
- $163,010 · $78.37 an hour (estimate error ±4.3%)
- 10th percentile
- $97,140 · $46.70 an hour
- 25th percentile
- $124,990 · $60.09 an hour
- 75th percentile
- $197,370 · $94.89 an hour
- 90th percentile
- $265,600 · $127.69 an hour
- Employment
- 2,390 (estimate error ±7.9%)
- Jobs per 1,000
- 0.67
- Location quotient
- 1.25 (1.00 = national share)
Veterinarians pay by metro area in Washington
Includes metro areas that cross into this state and nonmetropolitan areas
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| Area | Median wage | Employment |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $163,810 | 1,330 |
| Kennewick-Richland, WA | $163,520 | 60 |
| Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater, WA | $158,880 | 100 |
| Bremerton-Silverdale-Port Orchard, WA | $158,600 | 90 |
| Yakima, WA | $158,180 | 100 |
| Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA | $156,980 | 40 |
| Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA | $151,820 | 160 |
| Bellingham, WA | $149,760 | 80 |
| Western Washington nonmetropolitan area | $131,930 | 120 |
| Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA | $131,720 | 1,010 |
| Eastern Washington nonmetropolitan area | $124,990 | 50 |
H-1B filings for veterinarians in Washington
FY 2026 through Q3, by work location
7 certified filings with a median offered wage of $150,000.
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Frequently asked questions
- How much do veterinarians make in Washington?
- The median wage for veterinarians in Washington is $160,510 a year (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). There are about 2,390 jobs in the state.
- Where in Washington do veterinarians earn the most?
- Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA has the highest median wage in the state for this occupation at $163,810 a year.