Veterinarians pay in New York
In New York, the median pay for veterinarians is $63.38 an hour ($131,830 a year). About 3,390 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($130,100). New York ranks 11th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in New York
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $42.85 | $89,130 |
| 25% of workers | $50.84 | $105,750 |
| Half of workers (median) | $63.38 | $131,830 |
| 75% of workers | $83.52 | $173,720 |
| 90% of workers | $120.67 | $251,000 |
Veterinarians pay in New York metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| New York-Newark-Jersey City | $156,150 | 3,150 |
| Kingston | $135,760 | 40 |
| Ithaca | $131,870 | 60 |
| Albany-Schenectady-Troy | $131,680 | 280 |
| Rochester | $127,580 | 200 |
| Buffalo-Cheektowaga | $127,500 | 230 |
| Utica-Rome | $126,320 | 60 |
| Binghamton | $126,230 | 30 |
| Syracuse | $124,400 | 130 |
| Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh | $122,940 | 150 |
New York unemployment rate: 4.3% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for veterinarians
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 1 to 2 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +9.4% over ten years, much faster than average · about 3,100 openings a year (BLS)
Related jobs in New York
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $242,500 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $183,460 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $44,750 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $59,010 |
| Pediatricians, General | $212,150 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $301,690 |
| Dermatologists | $374,010 |
| Physicians, Pathologists | $321,550 |
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