Veterinarians Salary in Utica, NY

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Utica-Rome, NY

Median annual salary $125,970 +0.4% vs national
Median hourly $60.56
10th percentile $94,590
90th percentile $155,730
Employed locally 50
National median $125,510

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $94,590
    25th
    $99,910
    50th (median)
    $125,970
    75th
    $129,800
    90th
    $155,730

    Utica economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $68,830 2023 • Census ACS
    Veterinarians salary vs area income 183% Median Veterinarians salary is 83% 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 Utica, NY

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses $86,020
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses $57,580
    Pharmacy Technicians $36,390
    Pharmacists $127,230
    Physical Therapists $84,140
    Occupational Therapists $79,040

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Veterinarians make per hour in Utica?

    The median hourly wage for Veterinarians in Utica, NY is $60.56, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $95.36 or more per hour.

    Is Utica above or below average for Veterinarians salaries?

    The median Veterinarians salary in Utica, NY is 0.4% 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 Utica?

    Entry-level Veterinarians (10th percentile) earn around $94,590 per year in Utica, NY. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $99,910.