Veterinarians pay range in Columbus
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,270 a year or less, while the top 10% make $155,250 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Columbus earn between $71,990 and $129,390.
- $43K10th
- $72K25th
- $100KMedian
- $129K75th
- $155K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $106,980 | $8,915 | $51.43 |
| Median | $99,840 | $8,320 | $48.00 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $71,990 | $5,999 | $34.61 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $129,390 | $10,782 | $62.21 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Columbus vs. Georgia and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Columbus earn 16% less than the Georgia average ($127,920) and 25% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -23% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | $106,980 | $99,840 | $43,270 | $155,250 | 60 |
| 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 Columbus
On the average salary of $106,980, a single filer in Columbus takes home about $79,501 a year, or $6,625 a month and $3,058 every two weeks. Taxes take 26% of gross pay.
The Columbus, GA-AL metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in AL | $79,717 | $6,643 |
| Working in GA | $79,501 | $6,625 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2026 rules).
Is Columbus a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Columbus area are 11% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 89.3), so the average $106,980 buys what about $119,804 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.3 times the median wage of all jobs in Columbus ($43,540). A typical home costs $209,527, or 2.0 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Georgia cities
Columbus ranks 9th 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 Columbus: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Columbus?
$51.43 an hour on average, and $48.00 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Columbus?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $43,270 a year and the 25th percentile is $71,990, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Columbus?
About $79,501 a year ($6,625 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $106,980.
Do veterinarians earn more in Columbus than elsewhere?
The average here is 25% 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 Columbus, GA-AL (17980). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.6%.
- 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 0.92, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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