Veterinarian salary in District of Columbia
Veterinarians in District of Columbia earned a median of $134,530 a year in May 2025, about $64.68 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 3% above the U.S. median of $130,100. Eight in ten earned between $69,990 (10th percentile) and $294,160 (90th percentile).
Veterinarian pay in District of Columbia
| Level | A year | An hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $69,990 | $33.65 |
| Median | $134,530 | $64.68 |
| 90th percentile | $294,160 | $141.42 |
District of Columbia ranks 7 of 49 (48 states plus D.C. with a published figure) by median veterinarian pay. BLS counts employed veterinarians; practice owners who are self-employed are not in these figures.
Jobs in District of Columbia
Browse veterinary jobs in District of Columbia, with pay shown when the employer states it.
Other veterinary roles in District of Columbia
| Role | Median a year | Median an hour | U.S. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet tech | $61,270 | $29.46 | $47,380 |
| Vet assistant | $49,080 | $23.60 | $38,150 |
| Veterinarian | $134,530 | $64.68 | $130,100 |
Training
Veterinarians earn a DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited college and pass the NAVLE before state licensure. See veterinary schools and District of Columbia residents.
FAQ
How much does a veterinarian make in District of Columbia?
The median was $134,530 a year in May 2025 (BLS), 3% above the U.S. median of $130,100.
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in District of Columbia?
About $64.68 an hour at the median, from the BLS yearly figure of $134,530 divided by 2,080 hours.
How does District of Columbia rank for veterinarian pay?
District of Columbia ranks 7 of 49 (48 states plus D.C. with a published figure) by BLS median pay. The highest medians were California ($163,920), Maryland ($163,170), Washington ($160,510).
Figures are BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for May 2025, the latest release, for wage and salary workers (the self-employed are not included). The median is the middle wage: half earned more, half earned less. Hourly figures are the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours, the way BLS converts between the two. Retrieved from the BLS Public Data API on November 5, 2026.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025, veterinarians
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: OEWS state estimates (Public Data API)
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