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Veterinarians average salary by city in Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia$161,960
- York$160,660
- Reading$156,290
- State College$153,880
- Pittsburgh$153,660
- Lancaster$152,190
- Allentown$152,100
- Harrisburg$150,770
- Gettysburg$148,970
- Scranton$138,350
- Chambersburg$132,960
- Erie$129,270
Pay, take-home pay and cost of living
| City | Average | Median | 25th pct. | Take-home* | Cost of living |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia | $161,960 | $139,810 | $125,570 | $116,993 | 103 |
| York | $160,660 | $129,610 | $103,180 | $116,145 | 96 |
| Reading | $156,290 | $133,110 | $109,420 | $113,292 | 97 |
| State College | $153,880 | $131,500 | $106,740 | $111,719 | 97 |
| Pittsburgh | $153,660 | $128,290 | $106,750 | $111,575 | 95 |
| Lancaster | $152,190 | $132,480 | $109,460 | $110,616 | 98 |
| Allentown | $152,100 | $133,120 | $106,690 | $110,557 | 100 |
| Harrisburg | $150,770 | $132,750 | $104,210 | $109,689 | 99 |
| Gettysburg | $148,970 | $130,410 | $121,040 | $108,514 | 95 |
| Scranton | $138,350 | $126,960 | $99,620 | $101,581 | 94 |
| Chambersburg | $132,960 | $125,400 | $90,130 | $98,062 | 95 |
| Erie | $129,270 | $123,670 | $98,890 | $95,653 | 91 |
*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; local earned income taxes (for example Philadelphia's wage tax) are not included. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.
Veterinarians salary in other states
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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.
- 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.
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