Veterinarians pay in North Carolina
In North Carolina, the median pay for veterinarians is $62.14 an hour ($129,240 a year). About 2,940 people work in this job there.
That is about the same as the U.S. median ($130,100). North Carolina ranks 19th of 49 states and territories for this job’s median pay.
Pay range for veterinarians in North Carolina
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $37.33 | $77,650 |
| 25% of workers | $47.23 | $98,240 |
| Half of workers (median) | $62.14 | $129,240 |
| 75% of workers | $79.53 | $165,430 |
| 90% of workers | $100.64 | $209,340 |
Veterinarians pay in North Carolina metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill | $132,500 | 210 |
| Wilmington | $131,670 | 190 |
| Raleigh-Cary | $130,350 | 520 |
| Asheville | $130,330 | 190 |
| Greensboro-High Point | $129,910 | 180 |
| Burlington | $129,800 | 40 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia | $129,080 | 750 |
| Winston-Salem | $128,530 | 150 |
| Greenville | $128,250 | 50 |
| Fayetteville | $128,190 | 60 |
| Pinehurst-Southern Pines | $126,190 | 50 |
| Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton | $124,970 | 70 |
| Jacksonville | $120,430 | 40 |
North Carolina unemployment rate: 3.5% (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 North Carolina
| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Physicians, All Other | $260,330 |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal Caretakers | $37,070 |
| Veterinary Technologists and Technicians | $47,620 |
| General Internal Medicine Physicians | $289,780 |
| Dermatologists | $367,350 |
| Pediatricians, General | $183,550 |
| Emergency Medicine Physicians | $339,350 |
| Registered Nurses | $84,350 |
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