DOL Median (Pennsylvania)
$77,657
vs National
-12.6%
National: $88,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$81,231
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$77,657
-12.6% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$88,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinarians in Pennsylvania earns $77,657 in nominal terms, which is 12.6% below the national average of $88,816. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 95.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $81,231 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Pennsylvania
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center | $180,000 | 4 |
| PENN HILLS VETERINARY CARE AND REHAB LLC | $159,994 | 1 |
| METROPOLITAN VETERINARY ASSOCIATES, INC. | $140,000 | 1 |
| VCA Inc. | $110,635 | 126 |
| University of Pennsylvania | $110,000 | 5 |
| Medical Management International, Inc. | $100,300 | 333 |
| Animal Emergency Medical Center | $97,521 | 2 |
| ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL TEAM | $92,102 | 1 |
| HICKORY VETERINARY HOSPITAL, LLC | $91,000 | 3 |
| HOLIDAY PARK ANIMAL HOSPITAL, INC. | $90,000 | 3 |
| CARING HANDS VETERINARY CLINIC | $90,000 | 1 |
| MCKEESPORT ANIMAL HOSPITAL | $90,000 | 10 |
| PENN HILLS VETERINARY CARE AND REHABILITATION | $89,000 | 1 |
| CAPITOL AREA ANIMAL CLINIC INC. | $82,015 | 3 |
| IHSAN CHAUDRY, DVM | $82,000 | 2 |
| NASIR H. SHAH PC | $81,120 | 2 |
| JAMES SHIELDS | $80,000 | 1 |
| WHVC, LLC | $79,997 | 2 |
| Mobile Vet Services Inc. | $73,000 | 1 |
| FRANKIE'S FRIENDS CAT RESCUE | $71,968 | 3 |
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NORWALK, CO · $270,000Murrieta, CA · $260,000Yonkers, NY · $250,000BROOKLYN, NE · $205,000Mountain View, CA · $185,000Top-Paying Roles in Pennsylvania
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How much does a Veterinarians make in Pennsylvania?
The median Veterinarians salary in Pennsylvania is $77,657 based on 64 DOL filings.
Is Pennsylvania a good place to work as a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians in Pennsylvania earns 12.6% less than the national median of $88,816, or $81,231 after adjusting for the local cost of living.
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Source: US Department of Labor, Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) public disclosure files (PERM Form ETA-9089 and LCA Form ETA-9035), and US Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS). Salary figures represent employer filings and government survey estimates, not individual worker pay.