Veterinarian salary in New York
Veterinarians in New York earned a median of $131,830 a year in May 2025, about $63.38 an hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is 1% above the U.S. median of $130,100. Eight in ten earned between $89,130 (10th percentile) and $251,000 (90th percentile).
Veterinarian pay in New York
| Level | A year | An hour |
|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile | $89,130 | $42.85 |
| Median | $131,830 | $63.38 |
| 90th percentile | $251,000 | $120.67 |
New York ranks 11 of 49 (48 states plus D.C. with a published figure) by median veterinarian pay. BLS counts employed veterinarians; practice owners who are self-employed are not in these figures.
What clinics in New York are posting now
Posted pay in New York: 7 of these 13 listings, from 1 employer, state a yearly range. Ranges run from $140,000 to $190,000 a year; the middle listing's midpoint is $165,000 a year. These are employers' posted ranges, not survey data.
See the 13 open veterinarian jobs in New York.
Other veterinary roles in New York
| Role | Median a year | Median an hour | U.S. median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vet tech | $59,010 | $28.37 | $47,380 |
| Vet assistant | $44,750 | $21.51 | $38,150 |
| Veterinarian | $131,830 | $63.38 | $130,100 |
Training
Veterinarians earn a DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited college and pass the NAVLE before state licensure. See veterinary schools and New York residents.
FAQ
How much does a veterinarian make in New York?
The median was $131,830 a year in May 2025 (BLS), 1% above the U.S. median of $130,100.
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in New York?
About $63.38 an hour at the median, from the BLS yearly figure of $131,830 divided by 2,080 hours.
How does New York rank for veterinarian pay?
New York ranks 11 of 49 (48 states plus D.C. with a published figure) by BLS median pay. The highest medians were California ($163,920), Maryland ($163,170), Washington ($160,510).
Figures are BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) estimates for May 2025, the latest release, for wage and salary workers (the self-employed are not included). The median is the middle wage: half earned more, half earned less. Hourly figures are the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours, the way BLS converts between the two. Retrieved from the BLS Public Data API on November 5, 2026.
Sources
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: Occupational Employment and Wages, May 2025, veterinarians
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics: OEWS state estimates (Public Data API)
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