Veterinarian salary in
Rochester.
Veterinarians in the Rochester, NY metro area earn a median annual wage of $127,580 ($61.34/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 200 working in the area.
Median salary
$127,580
$61.34/hr
2% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$93,010
High · 90th pct
$200,440
Pay rank
#50of 75 metros
Veterinarians
200
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Rochester actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Rochester
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $101,710–$153,370
Top earners make 2.2× what entry-level vets earn
How Rochester compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Rochester?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Rochester, NY metro area is $127,580 ($61.34/hour). The middle 50% earn between $101,710 and $153,370.
How does Rochester compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $127,580 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Rochester?
The median hourly rate works out to $61.34, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Rochester 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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