Veterinarians Salary in Asheville, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Asheville, NC

Median annual salary $125,650 +0.1% vs national
Median hourly $60.41
10th percentile $75,610
90th percentile $213,110
Employed locally 180
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $75,610
    25th
    $80,960
    50th (median)
    $125,650
    75th
    $157,940
    90th
    $213,110

    Asheville economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.00% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $69,236 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 181% Median Veterinarians salary is 81% 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 Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $187,990
    Anchorage, AK $164,220
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $139,430
    Lancaster, PA $132,870
    Durham-Chapel Hill, NC $129,680
    Greenville, NC $129,010

    Related occupations in Asheville, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,720
    Physicians, All Other $360,010
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $62,220
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,410
    Pharmacists $135,670
    Physician Assistants $129,600

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Asheville?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Asheville, NC is $60.41, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $100.64 or more per hour.

    Is Asheville above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Asheville, NC is 0.1% 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 Asheville?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $75,610 per year in Asheville, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $80,960.