How much does a veterinarian make in Syracuse?
$124,400a year
Median yearly pay for veterinarians in the Syracuse, NY metro area. That is $59.81 an hour or $10,370 a month.
- Hourly
- $59.81
- Vs. national median
- -4%
- Rank among cities
- 169 of 283
- Jobs in the area
- 130
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $86,030Median: $124,400Highest 10%: $200,600
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $86,030 | $41.36 | |
| 25th | $103,700 | $49.88 | |
| Median | $124,400 | $59.81 | |
| 75th | $149,400 | $71.85 | |
| 90th | $200,600 | $96.45 |
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 |
| Buffalo, NY | $127,500 |
| Utica, NY | $126,300 |
| Kiryas Joel, NY | $122,900 |
Related jobs in Syracuse
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Obstetrician and Gynecologist | $320,400 |
| Physician | $286,900 |
| General Internal Medicine Physician | $269,300 |
| Dentist | $191,800 |
| Family Medicine Physician | $191,500 |
| Emergency Medicine Physician | $182,000 |
| Pediatrician | $170,800 |
| Optometrist | $153,800 |
| Pharmacist | $149,500 |
| Physician Assistant | $133,000 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a veterinarian make an hour in Syracuse?
The median hourly pay in the Syracuse, NY metro area is $59.81 ($124,400 a year).
Do veterinarians make more in Syracuse than the national average?
No: $124,400 against $130,100 nationally, 4% less.
How does Syracuse compare with the rest of New York?
The median in New York is $131,800, so Syracuse pays 6% less.
Where does Syracuse rank for veterinarian pay?
169 of 283 metro areas with data.
How much does a veterinarian make starting out in Syracuse?
The lowest-paid 10% make $86,030 or less a year; the top 10% make $200,600 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.