Veterinarian salary in
Raleigh.
Veterinarians in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area earn a median annual wage of $130,350 ($62.67/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 520 working in the area.
Median salary
$130,350
$62.67/hr
Same as US median
Low · 10th pct
$79,830
High · 90th pct
$213,960
Pay rank
#34of 75 metros
Veterinarians
520
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Raleigh actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Raleigh
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $102,050–$165,350
Top earners make 2.7× what entry-level vets earn
How Raleigh compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Raleigh?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Raleigh-Cary, NC metro area is $130,350 ($62.67/hour). The middle 50% earn between $102,050 and $165,350.
How does Raleigh compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $130,350 is above that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Raleigh?
The median hourly rate works out to $62.67, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Raleigh compare to the rest of North Carolina?
See the North Carolina state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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