Veterinarians Salary in Buffalo, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Buffalo-Cheektowaga, NY

Median annual salary $128,220 +2.2% vs national
Median hourly $61.65
10th percentile $85,440
90th percentile $206,200
Employed locally 200
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $85,440
    25th
    $98,870
    50th (median)
    $128,220
    75th
    $136,670
    90th
    $206,200

    Buffalo economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $70,572 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 182% Median Veterinarians salary is 82% 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
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $132,190
    Ithaca, NY $130,630
    Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY $129,400

    Related occupations in Buffalo, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $95,380
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,570
    Pharmacy Technicians $37,630
    Physicians, All Other $97,960
    Pharmacists $135,410
    Nurse Practitioners $133,430

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Buffalo?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Buffalo, NY is $61.65, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $98.01 or more per hour.

    Is Buffalo above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Buffalo, NY is 2.2% 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 Buffalo?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $85,440 per year in Buffalo, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $98,870.