Veterinarians Salary in Pinehurst, NC

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Pinehurst-Southern Pines, NC

Median annual salary $126,190 +0.5% vs national
Median hourly $60.67
10th percentile $77,130
90th percentile $198,980
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $77,130
    25th
    $84,870
    50th (median)
    $126,190
    75th
    $173,320
    90th
    $198,980

    Pinehurst economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $82,837 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 152% Median Veterinarians salary is 52% 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 Pinehurst, NC

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$78,140
    Physicians, All Other$338,170
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$56,960
    Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other$43,330
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,490
    Nurse Practitioners$119,460

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Pinehurst?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Pinehurst, NC is $60.67, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.66 or more per hour.

    Is Pinehurst above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Pinehurst, NC is 0.5% 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 Pinehurst?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $77,130 per year in Pinehurst, NC. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $84,870.