Veterinarian Salary in Cleveland, OH
Veterinarians in the Cleveland, OH metro area earn a median $128,610 a year — 1% less than the national median. After 2026 taxes, that is $96,417 take-home, or $8,035 a month.
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- Federal income tax$19,600
- Social Security (6.2%)$7,974
- Medicare (1.45%)$1,865
- Ohio income tax$2,754
- Take-home pay$96,417
Marginal rate: 24% federal + 2.75% state
Veterinarian pay by experience in Cleveland, OH
| Percentile | Salary | Hourly | Take-home / yr | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile (entry level) | $50,390 | $24.23 | $42,065 | $3,505 |
| 25th percentile | $86,430 | $41.55 | $68,039 | $5,670 |
| Median (50th) | $128,610 | $61.83 | $96,417 | $8,035 |
| 75th percentile | $162,110 | $77.94 | $118,393 | $9,866 |
| 90th percentile (top earners) | $212,580 | $102.20 | $153,129 | $12,761 |
Wages: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. Take-home: single filer, Ohio resident, 2026 tax rules.
What $128,610 buys in Cleveland, OH
Prices in Cleveland, OH are 6.1% lower than the U.S. average (housing costs are 21% below the national average). Adjusted for local prices, a median veterinarian's $96,417 take-home pay has the buying power of $102,655 in a typical American city.
Rents: HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026 (40th-percentile gross rent incl. utilities). Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Veterinarian jobs are about as common in Cleveland, OH as in the U.S. overall (location quotient 1.01).
Best-paying cities for veterinarians, adjusted for cost of living
Cleveland, OH ranks #11 of 40 metro areas once taxes and local prices are taken into account.
| # | Metro area | Median salary | Take-home | Real value* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Francisco, CA | $208,080 | $137,051 | $118,543 |
| 2 | Phoenix, AZ | $161,060 | $117,533 | $113,760 |
| 3 | Seattle, WA | $163,810 | $123,230 | $110,885 |
| 4 | Baltimore, MD | $162,930 | $115,018 | $110,079 |
| 5 | Minneapolis, MN | $158,200 | $109,810 | $104,759 |
| 6 | San Antonio, TX | $128,550 | $99,130 | $104,660 |
| 7 | Austin, TX | $133,250 | $102,342 | $104,361 |
| 8 | Sacramento, CA | $165,260 | $110,933 | $103,997 |
| 11 | Cleveland, OH | $128,610 | $96,417 | $102,655 |
*Take-home pay divided by the BEA price level, so every city is measured in U.S.-average dollars. See all 40 metros →
Veterinarian salaries elsewhere in Ohio
- Cincinnati, OH — $127,670
- Columbus, OH — $123,270
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make in Cleveland, OH?
The median veterinarian salary in the Cleveland, OH metro area is $128,610 a year, or about $61.83 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The middle half earn between $86,430 and $162,110.
What is a veterinarian’s take-home pay in Cleveland, OH?
On the median $128,610 salary, a single filer living in Ohio takes home about $96,417 a year ($8,035 a month) after federal tax, Social Security, Medicare and $2,754 in Ohio taxes in 2026.
Is Cleveland, OH a good place to work as a veterinarian?
Pay here is 1% below the national median of $130,100. Local prices are 6.1% below the U.S. average, so the take-home pay buys what $102,655 would in a typical U.S. city. Cleveland, OH ranks #11 of 40 metro areas for cost-of-living-adjusted pay in this job.
Can a veterinarian afford rent in Cleveland, OH?
HUD’s fair market rent for a one-bedroom in Cleveland, OH is $1,048 a month ($1,268 for two bedrooms) — 13% of a median veterinarian’s monthly take-home pay. Financial planners usually suggest keeping rent under about 30%.
Related jobs in Cleveland, OH
- Physicians, All Other — $239,200+
- Pediatricians, General — $217,970
- Dentists, General — $154,800
- Pharmacist — $140,690
- Physician Assistant — $135,860
- Nurse Practitioner — $130,800
- Physical Therapist — $104,030
- Occupational Therapist — $103,060
- Speech-Language Pathologist — $98,900
- Dental Hygienist — $88,990
- Registered Nurse — $83,940
- Diagnostic Medical Sonographer — $82,540