Veterinarian salary in
Buffalo.
Veterinarians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area earn a median annual wage of $127,500 ($61.30/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 230 working in the area.
Median salary
$127,500
$61.30/hr
2% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$92,700
High · 90th pct
$203,870
Pay rank
#51of 75 metros
Veterinarians
230
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Buffalo actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Buffalo
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $102,040–$153,000
Top earners make 2.2× what entry-level vets earn
How Buffalo compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Buffalo?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY metro area is $127,500 ($61.30/hour). The middle 50% earn between $102,040 and $153,000.
How does Buffalo compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $127,500 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Buffalo?
The median hourly rate works out to $61.30, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Buffalo compare to the rest of New York?
See the New York state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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