Veterinarians Salary in Hickory, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC

Median annual salary $117,770 -6.2% vs national
Median hourly $56.62
10th percentile $72,590
90th percentile $197,240
Employed locally 80
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $72,590
    25th
    $79,060
    50th (median)
    $117,770
    75th
    $140,180
    90th
    $197,240

    Hickory economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.60% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $60,255 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 195% Median Veterinarians salary is 95% 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 Hickory, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $77,680
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $61,310
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,420
    Emergency Medical Technicians $44,340
    Physicians, All Other $313,460
    Radiologic Technologists and Technicians $63,480

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Hickory?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Hickory, NC is $56.62, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $96.53 or more per hour.

    Is Hickory above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Hickory, NC is 6.2% below 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 Hickory?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $72,590 per year in Hickory, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $79,060.