Veterinarians Salary in Charleston, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Charleston-North Charleston, SC

Median annual salary $132,640 +5.7% vs national
Median hourly $63.77
10th percentile $61,920
90th percentile $219,460
Employed locally 250
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $61,920
    25th
    $90,870
    50th (median)
    $132,640
    75th
    $157,270
    90th
    $219,460

    Charleston economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.50% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,272 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 161% Median Veterinarians salary is 61% 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
    Prescott Valley-Prescott, AZ $136,170
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $132,190
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $131,750
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $130,790
    Columbia, SC $130,450

    Related occupations in Charleston, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $80,620
    Pharmacy Technicians $44,040
    Physicians, All Other $163,900
    Nurse Practitioners $123,100
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,010
    Pharmacists $140,390

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Charleston?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Charleston, SC is $63.77, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $85.70 or more per hour.

    Is Charleston above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Charleston, SC is 5.7% 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 Charleston?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $61,920 per year in Charleston, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $90,870.