Veterinarians Salary in Albany, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY

Median annual salary $132,190 +5.3% vs national
Median hourly $63.55
10th percentile $89,790
90th percentile $223,190
Employed locally 260
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $89,790
    25th
    $99,850
    50th (median)
    $132,190
    75th
    $167,180
    90th
    $223,190

    Albany economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.30% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,072 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 154% Median Veterinarians salary is 54% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Veterinarians

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Napa, CA $179,080
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    Salinas, CA $168,330
    Burlington-South Burlington, VT $165,060
    Anchorage, AK $164,220

    Nearby metros — Veterinarians salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $175,050
    New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $154,350
    Kingston, NY $133,480
    Ithaca, NY $130,630
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $129,400
    Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY $128,220

    Related occupations in Albany, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $92,470
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,030
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,340
    Pharmacists $133,360
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians $79,200
    Nurse Practitioners $129,490

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Albany?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Albany, NY is $63.55, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $112.17 or more per hour.

    Is Albany above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Albany, NY is 5.3% above the national median of $125,510. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Veterinarians in Albany?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $89,790 per year in Albany, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,850.