Veterinarians Hourly Wage in New York (2024)

The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in New York is $62.74/hour, based on 2024 BLS data.

Data: BLS OEWS 2024 • New York hourly wage data • Updated 2026-04-06

Entry-Level (P10)
$39.45
/hour
Median (P50)
$62.74
/hour
Senior (P90)
$None
/hour

Annual Salary Equivalent

$130,490
Based on 2,080 work hours/year (40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year). View annual salary page.

New York vs National Average

Entry-Level (P10)
$39.45
National: $33.4
+18.1%
Median (P50)
$62.74
National: $54.17
+15.8%

Hourly Wage Breakdown by Percentile

Percentile Hourly Rate Weekly (×40h) Monthly (×173.3h) Annual (×2,080h)
Entry-Level (P10) $39.45 $1578 $6838 $82,060
Q1 (P25) $48.95 $1958 $8485 $101,820
Median (P50) $62.74 $2510 $10874 $130,490
Q3 (P75) $86.71 $3468 $15030 $180,360
Senior (P90) $None $0 $0 N/A

Note: Weekly = hourly × 40 hours. Monthly = hourly × 173.3 hours (avg). Annual = hourly × 2,080 hours.

Highest-Paying States for Veterinarians

#1
$66.16
$66.16/hr
+22.1%
#2
$63.93
$63.93/hr
+18.0%
#3
$63.63
$63.63/hr
+17.5%
#4
$63.6
$63.6/hr
+17.4%
#5
$62.93
$62.93/hr
+16.2%
#6
$62.89
$62.89/hr
+16.1%
#7
$62.75
$62.75/hr
+15.8%
#8
$62.74
$62.74/hr
+15.8%
#9
$62.44
$62.44/hr
+15.3%
#10
$61.8
$61.8/hr
+14.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average hourly wage for Veterinarians in New York?

The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in New York is $62.74/hour (2024 BLS data). This equals approximately $130,490.0 per year based on 2,080 work hours.

How does New York Veterinarians hourly pay compare to national average?

The median hourly rate for Veterinarians in New York is $62.74/hr compared to the national average of $54.17/hr — higher by $8.57/hr.

What is the entry-level hourly rate for Veterinarians in New York?

Entry-level Veterinarians professionals in New York earn approximately $39.45/hour (10th percentile), which equals $82,060.0/year.

How much does a senior Veterinarians make per hour in New York?

Senior-level data is not available for Veterinarians in New York.

How is hourly wage calculated from annual salary?

Hourly wages are calculated by dividing annual salary by 2,080 hours (52 weeks × 40 hours/week). This is the standard full-time conversion used by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Data Source

Hourly wage data sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) 2024. This data reflects median and percentile wages for Veterinarians (SOC 291131) in New York.

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