Veterinarians salary
in Raleigh-Cary, NC
- Middle 50%
- $102,050–$165,350
- vs U.S. median
- 0%
- Metro rank
- #37 of 82
Veterinarians in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro earn a median of $130,350 a year, based on BLS estimates for 520 jobs (May 2025). That is in line with the U.S. median of $130,100 and 1% above the NC statewide median of $129,240. It ranks #37 of 82 metros with published figures for this job.
- SOURCEBLS OEWS, May 2025
- SAMPLE520 jobs (estimate)
- SCOPEall employers, all experience levels
- PERIODMay 2025 estimates
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Employers filing for this job in Raleigh
2 employers · DOL
Median of each employer’s DOL LCA filings (5+ filings) in this metro, FY2026 Q3. Visa-sponsored positions only, base pay.
| Employer | Median base | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Cvp Operations Nc | $160,000 | 8 |
| North Carolina State University | $135,000 | 7 |
Veterinarians pay in other NC metros
2 metros · BLS
| Metro | Median |
|---|---|
| Durham-Chapel Hill, NC | $132,500 |
| Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC | $129,080 |
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Questions
What is the average Veterinarians salary in Raleigh?
The BLS median is $130,350 a year (May 2025). Half of the 520 jobs pay between $102,050 and $165,350. The 10th percentile is $79,830 and the 90th is $213,960.
Is Raleigh a high-paying metro for Veterinarians?
That is in line with the U.S. median of $130,100 and 1% above the NC statewide median of $129,240. It ranks #37 of 82 U.S. metros with published BLS figures for this job.
How much do Veterinarians make an hour in Raleigh?
About $62.67 an hour at the median (the BLS annual figure of $130,350 divided by 2,080 hours, the conversion BLS uses). The middle half earn about $49.06–$79.50 an hour. Straight-time pay, before overtime and shift differentials.
Does this include experience levels?
BLS figures cover all experience levels together. Employer filings carry a DOL wage level, which the free checker can filter by (approximate).
Which employers pay Veterinarians the most in Raleigh?
Among employers with 5+ visa-sponsored filings here, the highest medians were Cvp Operations Nc ($160,000), North Carolina State University ($135,000). These are base wages for sponsored positions, not all employees.
Sources: U.S. BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (national + state) (metro area estimates, all employers); employer rows from U.S. DOL OFLC LCA Disclosure Data, FY2026 Q3 (LCA_Disclosure_Data_FY2026_Q3.xlsx). Base pay only. Estimates can have sampling error, especially for smaller metros.