Veterinarians Salary in Maryland

Veterinarians in Maryland earn the most in Lexington Park (average $159,230 a year) and the least in Baltimore ($158,370), across the 2 Maryland metro areas we cover. Statewide, BLS puts the veterinarians average at $163,830 and the median at $163,170 for 1,430 workers. The U.S. average for this job is $142,680.

Veterinarians average salary by city in Maryland

Lexington Park$159,230
Baltimore$158,370

Pay, take-home pay and cost of living

City	Average	Median	25th pct.	Take-home*	Cost of living
Lexington Park	$159,230	$159,990	$134,810	$112,516	101
Baltimore	$158,370	$162,930	$132,630	$111,976	104

*Average salary after federal and state taxes for a single filer; Maryland's county income tax (2.25%–3.30%, charged in every county) is not included, so real take-home pay is lower. Cost of living: BEA price parity, U.S. = 100.

Veterinarians salary in other states

Veterinarians salary by city and state

More about pay in Maryland

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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