How much does a veterinarian make in North Carolina?
$129,200a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in North Carolina. That is $62.13 an hour or $10,770 a month.
- Hourly
- $62.13
- Vs. national median
- -1%
- Rank among states
- 19 of 49
- Jobs in the state
- 2,940
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $77,650Median: $129,200Highest 10%: $209,300
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $77,650 | $37.33 | |
| 25th | $98,240 | $47.23 | |
| Median | $129,200 | $62.13 | |
| 75th | $165,400 | $79.53 | |
| 90th | $209,300 | $100.64 |
Cities in North Carolina
Metro areas, median yearly pay.
| Durham, NC | $132,500 |
| Wilmington, NC | $131,700 |
| Raleigh, NC | $130,400 |
| Asheville, NC | $130,300 |
| Greensboro, NC | $129,900 |
| Burlington, NC | $129,800 |
| Charlotte, NC | $129,100 |
| Winston-Salem, NC | $128,500 |
| Greenville, NC | $128,300 |
| Fayetteville, NC | $128,200 |
| Pinehurst, NC | $126,200 |
| Hickory, NC | $125,000 |
| Virginia Beach, VA | $122,000 |
| Jacksonville, NC | $120,400 |
Nearby in the ranking
States with similar pay for veterinarians.
| 16. Maine | $130,600 |
| 17. Hawaii | $130,100 |
| 18. New Mexico | $129,400 |
| 19. North Carolina | $129,200 |
| 20. West Virginia | $129,000 |
| 21. Oregon | $128,900 |
| 22. New Hampshire | $128,200 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in North Carolina?
The median hourly pay in North Carolina is $62.13 ($129,200 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in North Carolina than the national average?
No: $129,200 against $130,100 nationally, 1% less.
Where does North Carolina rank for veterinarian pay?
North Carolina ranks 19 of 49 states.
Which city in North Carolina pays veterinarians the most?
Durham-Chapel Hill, NC, with a median of $132,500 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.