Veterinarians Salary in Hilton Head Island, SC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC

Median annual salary $115,660 -7.8% vs national
Median hourly $55.61
10th percentile $47,430
90th percentile $165,040
Employed locally 70
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $47,430
    25th
    $74,840
    50th (median)
    $115,660
    75th
    $149,990
    90th
    $165,040

    Hilton Head Island economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.90% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $81,015 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 143% Median Veterinarians salary is 43% 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
    Charleston-North Charleston, SC $132,640
    Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY $132,190
    Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC $131,750
    Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC $130,790

    Related occupations in Hilton Head Island, SC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $78,480
    Pharmacy Technicians $38,200
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $60,670
    Pharmacists $134,000
    Nurse Practitioners $116,500
    Dental Hygienists $85,400

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Hilton Head Island?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Hilton Head Island, SC is $55.61, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $81.96 or more per hour.

    Is Hilton Head Island above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Hilton Head Island, SC is 7.8% 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 Hilton Head Island?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $47,430 per year in Hilton Head Island, SC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $74,840.