Veterinarians pay range in Winchester
New workers and the lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,990 a year or less, while the top 10% make $207,380 or more. The middle half of veterinarians in Winchester earn between $91,750 and $162,220.
- $75K10th
- $92K25th
- $119KMedian
- $162K75th
- $207K90th
median average · bar = middle 50% of workers · how to read it
| Pay level | Per year | Per month | Per hour* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average | $133,100 | $11,092 | $63.99 |
| Median | $118,830 | $9,902 | $57.13 |
| Entry level (25th percentile) | $91,750 | $7,646 | $44.11 |
| Experienced (75th percentile) | $162,220 | $13,518 | $77.99 |
*Hourly figures assume 2,080 paid hours a year. Hourly to annual salary.
Veterinarians pay in Winchester vs. Virginia and the U.S.
Veterinarians in Winchester earn 7% less than the Virginia average ($143,080) and 7% less than the U.S. average ($142,680). At the median the gap is -9% against the U.S. median of $130,100.
| Area | Average | Median | 10th pct. | 90th pct. | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winchester | $133,100 | $118,830 | $74,990 | $207,380 | 40 |
| Virginia | $143,080 | $126,730 | $63,350 | $220,170 | 2,700 |
| 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 Winchester
On the average salary of $133,100, a single filer in Winchester takes home about $95,401 a year, or $7,950 a month and $3,669 every two weeks. Taxes take 28% of gross pay.
The Winchester, VA-WV metro area crosses state lines, so take-home pay depends on the state where you work:
| State | Per year | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| Working in WV | $97,033 | $8,086 |
| Working in VA | $95,401 | $7,950 |
Single filer, standard deduction: federal income tax (2026 brackets), Social Security, Medicare and state income tax (2025 rules).
Is Winchester a good place for veterinarians? Pay vs. cost of living
Prices in the Winchester area are 4% below the U.S. average (BEA price parity 96.5), so the average $133,100 buys what about $137,999 would buy in a typical U.S. metro. This job pays 2.5 times the median wage of all jobs in Winchester ($47,070). A typical home costs $390,773, or 2.9 years of this average salary before tax.
Veterinarians salary in other Virginia cities
Winchester ranks 6th of 9 Virginia metro areas for this job; Charlottesville pays the most ($148,530).
- Charlottesville$148,530
- Richmond$138,940
- Virginia Beach$136,830
- Roanoke$136,250
- Harrisonburg$133,490
- Winchester$133,100
- Lynchburg$125,500
- Blacksburg$124,240
- Staunton$113,810
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 Winchester: questions
How much do veterinarians make an hour in Winchester?
$63.99 an hour on average, and $57.13 at the median (BLS, May 2025).
What is the entry-level veterinarians salary in Winchester?
The lowest-paid 10% earn about $74,990 a year and the 25th percentile is $91,750, a fair guide to starting pay.
What is the veterinarians take-home pay in Winchester?
About $95,401 a year ($7,950 a month) for a single filer on the average salary of $133,100.
Do veterinarians earn more in Winchester than elsewhere?
The average here is 7% 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 Winchester, VA-WV (49020). Relative standard error of the mean wage: 4.3%.
- 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 (2025 rules).
- Job concentration: location quotient 1.02, this job is about as common as in the U.S. overall.
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