How much does a veterinarian make in Buffalo?
$127,500a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area. That is $61.30 an hour or $10,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.30
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 126 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 230
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $92,700Median: $127,500Highest 10%: $203,900
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $92,700 | $44.57 | |
| 25th | $102,000 | $49.06 | |
| Median | $127,500 | $61.30 | |
| 75th | $153,000 | $73.56 | |
| 90th | $203,900 | $98.01 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| New York, NY | $156,200 |
| Ithaca, NY | $131,900 |
| Albany, NY | $131,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $127,600 |
| Utica, NY | $126,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $124,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $122,900 |
Related jobs in Buffalo
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Anesthesiologist | $512,600 |
| Cardiologist | $451,800 |
| Neurologist | $451,500 |
| Surgeon | $411,400 |
| Radiologist | $318,300 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $303,200 |
| Ophthalmologist | $269,700 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $258,800 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $248,000 |
| Psychiatrist | $245,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly pay in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $61.30 ($127,500 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Buffalo than the national average?
No: $127,500 against $130,100 nationally, 2% less.
How does Buffalo compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $131,800, so Buffalo pays 3% less.
Where does Buffalo rank for veterinarian pay?
126 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Buffalo?
The lowest-paid 10% make $92,700 or less a year; the top 10% make $203,900 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.