How much does a veterinarian make in New York?
$131,800a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in New York. That is $63.38 an hour or $10,990 a month.
- Hourly
- $63.38
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among states
- 11 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 3,390
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $89,130Median: $131,800Highest 10%: $251,000
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $89,130 | $42.85 | |
| 25th | $105,800 | $50.84 | |
| Median | $131,800 | $63.38 | |
| 75th | $173,700 | $83.52 | |
| 90th | $251,000 | $120.67 |
Cities in New York
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| New York, NY | $156,200 |
| Kingston, NY | $135,800 |
| Ithaca, NY | $131,900 |
| Albany, NY | $131,700 |
| Rochester, NY | $127,600 |
| Buffalo, NY | $127,500 |
| Utica, NY | $126,300 |
| Binghamton, NY | $126,200 |
| Syracuse, NY | $124,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $122,900 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 8. Illinois | $133,600 |
| 9. Pennsylvania | $133,500 |
| 10. Minnesota | $133,100 |
| 11. New York | $131,800 |
| 12. Vermont | $131,800 |
| 13. Florida | $131,700 |
| 14. Texas | $131,300 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in New York?
The median hourly pay in New York is $63.38 ($131,800 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in New York than the national average?
Yes: $131,800 against $130,100 nationally, 1% more.
Where does New York rank for veterinarian pay?
New York ranks 11 of 49 states.
Which city in New York pays veterinarians the most?
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ, with a median of $156,200 a year.
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.