Veterinarian Salary in New York
Latest data from BLS OEWS May 2024
Median salary
$131,330
per year · $71.81/hr
Typical range
$80,010–$239,200+
10th–90th percentile
vs. US average
-4%
US avg $137,120
Real market pay — from recent job postings
Median advertised pay
$145,000 /yr
Typical range
$120,000–$170,000
vs. BLS median
+10%
Based on 185 recent veterinarian job postings in New York that disclosed pay, higher than the BLS median of $131,330. 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 York
10th
$80,010
25th
$102,930
Median
$131,330
75th
$168,160
90th
$239,200+
Annual wage estimates, BLS OEWS May 2024. “+” denotes wages at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200).
Employment & demand
3,200
Veterinarians employed in New York
#9/48
State rank by median pay
0.64
Location quotient (job concentration vs. US)
613 open veterinarian jobs in New York
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Frequently asked
How much does a veterinarian make in New York?
The median veterinarian salary in New York is $131,330 per year (BLS OEWS May 2024). Most earn between $80,010 and $239,200 or more annually.
What is the hourly wage for a veterinarian in New York?
The mean hourly wage for veterinarians in New York is $71.81 per hour.
Where does New York rank for veterinarian pay?
New York ranks #9 of 48 states by median veterinarian salary, with about 3,200 veterinarians employed.
What are veterinarians actually paid in New York right now?
Recent job postings in New York that disclose pay advertise a median of $145,000 per year for veterinarians (typical range $120,000–$170,000), based on 185 postings — higher than the BLS median of $131,330.