Veterinarians pay range in Augusta
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,670 a year or less, while the top 10% make $211,070 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Augusta earn between $98,090 and $152,180.
- $63K10th
- $98K25th
- $120KMedian
- $152K75th
- $211K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $127,710 | $10,642 | $61.40 |
| Median | $120,110 | $10,009 | $57.75 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $98,090 | $8,174 | $47.16 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $152,180 | $12,682 | $73.16 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Augusta vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Augusta earn about the same as the Georgia average ($127,920) and 10% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -8% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | $127,710 | $120,110 | $62,670 | $211,070 | 140 |
| Georgia | $127,920 | $126,590 | $66,710 | $167,620 | 2,670 |
| United States | $142,680 | $130,100 | $73,920 | $215,700 | 83,900 |
State and U.S. rows: BLS statewide and national estimates, May 2025, which include rural areas.
Veterinarians salary after taxes in Augusta
On the average salary of $127,710, a single filer in Augusta takes home about $92,932 a year, or $7,744 a month and $3,574 every two weeks. Taxes take 27% of gross pay.
The Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in GA | $92,932 | $7,744 |
| Working in SC | $92,868 | $7,739 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Augusta a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Augusta area are 8% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 91.9), so the average $127,710 buys what about $138,962 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.6 times the median wage of all jobs in Augusta ($45,990). A typical home costs $253,524, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Georgia cities
Augusta ranks 3rd of 9 Georgia metro areas for this job; Gainesville pays the most ($146,890).
- Gainesville$146,890
- Atlanta$133,940
- Augusta$127,710
- Athens$123,660
- Warner Robins$119,820
- Rome$119,350
- Savannah$117,060
- Albany$114,870
- Columbus$106,980
Highest-paying cities for veterinarians
Anchorage, AK pays this job the most of the metro areas we cover ($215,060).
- Anchorage, AK$215,060
- San Francisco, CA$195,160
- Tucson, AZ$193,390
- San Jose, CA$192,030
- Phoenix, AZ$186,840
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Veterinarians salary in Augusta: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Augusta?
$61.40 an hour on average, and $57.75 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Augusta?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $62,670 a year and the 25th percentile is $98,090, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Augusta?
About $92,932 a year ($7,744 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $127,710.
Do veterinarians earn more in Augusta than elsewhere?
The average here is 10% less than the U.S. average for this job ($142,680).
Sources and how to read this page
- Wages: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025 estimates for metropolitan areas. SOC code 29-1131; area Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (12260). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 3.2%.
- U.S. and statewide figures: BLS OEWS national and state estimates, May 2025, every employer including rural areas.
- Cost of living: Bureau of Economic Analysis regional price parities (RPP), 2024; 100 = U.S. average.
- Home value: Zillow Home Value Index. Typical-wage figure: OEWS all occupations, same metro.
- Take-home pay: Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.14, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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