Veterinarian Salary in New Jersey
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$148,550
per year · $76.01/hr
Typical range
$82,300–$239,200+
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
+8%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$162,500 /yr
Typical range
$140,460–$203,750
vs. BLS median
+9%
Based on 18 recent veterinarian job postings in New Jersey that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $148,550. 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 New Jersey
10th
$82,300
25th
$106,220
Median
$148,550
75th
$208,980
90th
$239,200+
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
1,750
Veterinarians employed in New Jersey
#4/48
State rank by median pay
0.79
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
109 open veterinarian jobs in New Jersey
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in New Jersey?
The median veterinarian salary in New Jersey is $148,550 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $82,300 and $239,200 or more annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in New Jersey?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in New Jersey is $76.01 per hour.
Where does New Jersey rank for veterinarian pay?
New Jersey ranks #4 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 1,750 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in New Jersey right now?
Recent job postings in New Jersey that disclose pay advertise a median of $162,500 per year for veterinarians (typical range $140,460–$203,750), based on 18 postings — higher than the BLS median of $148,550.