How much does a veterinarian make in Rochester?
$127,600a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Rochester, NY metro area. That is $61.34 an hour or $10,630 a month.
- Hourly
- $61.34
- Vs. national median
- -2%
- Rank among cities
- 124 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 200
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $93,010Median: $127,600Highest 10%: $200,400
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $93,010 | $44.72 | |
| 25th | $101,700 | $48.90 | |
| Median | $127,600 | $61.34 | |
| 75th | $153,400 | $73.74 | |
| 90th | $200,400 | $96.37 |
Other cities in New York
Median yearly pay for veterinarians.
| New York, NY | $156,200 |
| Ithaca, NY | $131,900 |
| Albany, NY | $131,700 |
| Buffalo, NY | $127,500 |
| Utica, NY | $126,300 |
| Syracuse, NY | $124,400 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $122,900 |
Related jobs in Rochester
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $440,300 |
| Cardiologist | $415,000 |
| Anesthesiologist | $366,000 |
| Surgeon | $321,100 |
| Nurse Anesthetist | $286,200 |
| Psychiatrist | $233,600 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $215,300 |
| Physician | $214,600 |
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $210,300 |
| Dentist | $167,500 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Rochester?
The median hourly pay in the Rochester, NY metro area is $61.34 ($127,600 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Rochester than the national average?
No: $127,600 against $130,100 nationally, 2% less.
How does Rochester compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $131,800, so Rochester pays 3% less.
Where does Rochester rank for veterinarian pay?
124 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Rochester?
The lowest-paid 10% make $93,010 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,400 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.