DOL Median (Washington)
$82,000
vs National
-7.7%
National: $88,816BLS Median (area)
N/A
COL-Adjusted
$71,553
Purchasing power equiv.Salary Comparison
This Location (DOL)
$82,000
-7.7% vs national
National Average (DOL)
$88,816
Baseline
BLS Estimate (This Area)
N/A
No comparison
Purchasing Power Analysis
A Veterinarians in Washington earns $82,000 in nominal terms, which is 7.7% below the national average of $88,816. After adjusting for the local cost of living (index 114.6 vs national 100), this is equivalent to $71,553 in national-average purchasing power.
Tax differences are not included. Only cost-of-living index adjustments are applied.
Top Employers in Washington
| Employer | Median Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Pathway Vet Alliance LLC dba Thrive Pet Healthcare | $177,500 | 7 |
| BluePearl Vet LLC | $162,500 | 17 |
| PHOENIX CENTRAL LABORATORY FOR VETERINARIANS, INC. | $140,000 | 1 |
| PATHWAY VET ALLIANCE LLC | $130,000 | 8 |
| Clear Water Veterinary Imaging, LLC | $130,000 | 2 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | $120,000 | 2 |
| ANGEL PET HOSPITAL LLC | $116,000 | 2 |
| GARHWAL, LLC DBA GREENWOOD ANIMAL HOSPITAL | $111,000 | 1 |
| VCA Inc. | $110,635 | 126 |
| Mark OHanlon, DVM, PS, Inc. | $110,000 | 2 |
| ERUnion LLC | $109,200 | 2 |
| VICAR OPERATING INC. | $103,000 | 14 |
| VETERINARY SERVICES OF WASHINGTON, PC | $100,000 | 5 |
| GARHWAL LLC | $100,000 | 6 |
| PILCHUCK VETERINARY HOSPITAL, INC. | $95,000 | 1 |
| PATHWAY PARTNERS VET MANAGEMENT COMPANY LLC | $95,000 | 3 |
| Brandkraal | $95,000 | 4 |
| A Caring Doctor, P.C. | $86,550 | 14 |
| GURM VETERINARY SERVICES PS | $85,000 | 2 |
| Cara Veterinary Practice WA PLLC | $85,000 | 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 Washington
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How much does a Veterinarians make in Washington?
The median Veterinarians salary in Washington is $82,000 based on 89 DOL filings.
Is Washington a good place to work as a Veterinarians?
A Veterinarians in Washington earns 7.7% less than the national median of $88,816, or $71,553 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.