Veterinarian Salary in North Carolina
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$123,430
per year · $62.23/hr
Typical range
$75,610–$200,420
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-10%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$130,000 /yr
Typical range
$106,500–$150,000
vs. BLS median
+5%
Based on 153 recent veterinarian job postings in North Carolina that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $123,430. Hourly rates annualized at 2,080 hrs/yr.
Employer-advertised compensation, triangulated from multiple job sources and refreshed continuously.
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Salary percentiles in North Carolina
10th
$75,610
25th
$96,450
Median
$123,430
75th
$158,710
90th
$200,420
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
2,950
Veterinarians employed in North Carolina
#21/48
State rank by median pay
1.15
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
580 open veterinarian jobs in North Carolina
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in North Carolina?
The median veterinarian salary in North Carolina is $123,430 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $75,610 and $200,420 annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in North Carolina?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in North Carolina is $62.23 per hour.
Where does North Carolina rank for veterinarian pay?
North Carolina ranks #21 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 2,950 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in North Carolina right now?
Recent job postings in North Carolina that disclose pay advertise a median of $130,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $106,500–$150,000), based on 153 postings — higher than the BLS median of $123,430.