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SOC 29-1131 · Georgia

Veterinarians Salary in Georgia

Veterinarians in Georgia earn the most in Gainesville (average $146,890 a year) and the least in Columbus ($106,980), across the 9 Georgia metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $127,920 and the median at $126,590 for 2,670 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

$147Khighest: Gainesville

$107Klowest: Columbus

2,210jobs in these metros

9metro areas

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Veterinarians average salary by city in Georgia

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

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Gainesville	$146,890	$122,040	$95,220	$105,084	97
Atlanta	$133,940	$128,980	$106,070	$96,879	100
Augusta	$127,710	$120,110	$98,090	$92,932	92
Athens	$123,660	$123,320	$99,570	$90,365	93
Warner Robins	$119,820	$108,370	$73,060	$87,893	94
Rome	$119,350	$124,530	$95,730	$87,586	90
Savannah	$117,060	$116,480	$83,520	$86,089	95
Albany	$114,870	$121,900	$98,070	$84,658	88
Columbus	$106,980	$99,840	$71,990	$79,501	89

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians salary by city and state

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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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