Veterinarian salary in
Charleston.
Veterinarians in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area earn a median annual wage of $122,130 ($58.72/hr), based on real Bureau of Labor Statistics data for 330 working in the area.
Median salary
$122,130
$58.72/hr
6% below US median
Low · 10th pct
$39,310
High · 90th pct
$178,260
Pay rank
#65of 75 metros
Veterinarians
330
employed
Full wage range
What vets in Charleston actually earn.
The salary ladder
Annual pay at each step of the scale in Charleston
US median $130,100
10th pct
25th pct
Median
75th pct
90th pct
The middle half earn $97,920–$160,730
Top earners make 4.5× what entry-level vets earn
How Charleston compares.
Median annual salary for veterinarians, from Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
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What is the average veterinarian salary in Charleston?
According to BLS OEWS 2025 data, the median annual wage for veterinarians in the Charleston-North Charleston, SC metro area is $122,130 ($58.72/hour). The middle 50% earn between $97,920 and $160,730.
How does Charleston compare to the national average?
The national median veterinarian salary is $130,100 (BLS, May 2025). This metro's median of $122,130 is below that.
How much do veterinarians make per hour in Charleston?
The median hourly rate works out to $58.72, based on a standard 2,080-hour work year.
How does Charleston compare to the rest of South Carolina?
See the South Carolina state page for the statewide figures and a ranked table of every metro area BLS tracks within the state.
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